Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hempton, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hempton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Hempton
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hempton hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering in Hempton, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For birthday drinks and work receptions, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Hempton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Hempton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Common questions in Hempton
What’s the nearest station to Hempton for guests?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 4 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Saint John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hempton?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Hempton: venues and local tips
Hempton is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Hempton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hempton. Hempton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hempton to Oxford (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Hempton include Broughton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 4 miles north-east.
We cook at events all over OX15. We can cater an event on streets such as Hempton Road, The Lane and St John's Way. If your venue is just outside Hempton, we also cover Barford St Michael (1 mile north-west), Barford St John (1 mile north-west), Deddington (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles south-west) and Dane Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (10 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (10 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles west).
A little further out are Bloxham Village Museum (2.5 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Hempton includes Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find George Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Hempton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
More for events in Hempton
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Hempton until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Hempton?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff