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Tapas Catering for High Cogges events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in High Cogges: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in High Cogges
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
How our tapas catering works in High Cogges
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests, with tortilla española, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near High Cogges, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- High Cogges (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near High Cogges
Also in High Cogges
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
High Cogges: venues and local tips
High Cogges is about 2 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around High Cogges and nearby villages. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from High Cogges to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near High Cogges include Minster Lovell Hall (3.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Combe station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
We cover events in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside High Cogges, we also cover Madley Park (1 mile north-west), South Leigh (1 mile east), Cogges (1 mile west), Ducklington (2 miles south-west) and Witney (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1 mile west).
- Local schools include Wood Green School (1.1 miles north-west) and Wood Green School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Griffin Inn (1 mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Perfect for your event in High Cogges
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in High Cogges book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from High Cogges
Do you come out to small places like High Cogges?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is High Cogges close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in High Cogges stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including High Cogges
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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