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Tapas Catering in Launton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Launton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Launton
Launton questions
Do you come out to small places like Launton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will there be enough food?
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.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
About our tapas catering in Launton
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is office parties and launches and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas and more.
Near Launton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Launton (OX26, OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in Launton
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Launton
What else we do in Launton
Occasions we cook for in Launton
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
In Launton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas for events in Launton
Launton is about 2 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX26 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bicester North station is about 1.4 miles away.
Tapas catering in OX26 and OX25 is planned around your venue. From Station Road, Skinner Road and Ancil Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Ambrosden (2 miles south), Lower Arncott (3 miles south), Chesterton (3 miles west), Upper Arncott (3 miles south) and Wendlebury (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles south-west), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Village (1.7 miles west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Cooper School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Launton hosts choose us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Launton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Launton until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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