Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Jericho
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Jericho and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Planning an event in Jericho?
How our tapas catering works in Jericho
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include croquetas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and anniversary parties.
In Jericho, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Jericho and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Common questions in Jericho
Can you cook in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Jericho for guests?
Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Jericho has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Jericho
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Occasions we cook for in Jericho
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Jericho, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Drinks receptions around Jericho
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Jericho, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Jericho. Jericho is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Barnabas Church. Parks such as Oxford University Parks have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
We cater events across the OX1 and OX2 postcode area. From Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A4144, Jericho is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Jericho includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (under half a mile east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Also in Jericho
- 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