Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kingston Blount.
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Kingston Blount
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Kingston Blount has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Kingston Blount
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For table tapas as a starter and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and croquetas and more.
Near Kingston Blount, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Kingston Blount
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Kingston Blount, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kingston Blount to Oxford (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 4.2 miles north-east. Historic houses near Kingston Blount include Adwell House (2.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kingston Blount, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in OX39, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kingston Blount include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (less than half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Kingston Blount hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Kingston Blount and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Kingston Blount? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Kingston Blount
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Why choose tapas catering in Kingston Blount?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Kingston Blount and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Kingston Blount: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Also near Kingston Blount
Other catering in Kingston Blount
- 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