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Tapas Catering in Lewknor
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Lewknor.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Lewknor
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Lewknor until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting 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
Tapas catering in Lewknor, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include cocktail parties and welcome-drink canapés, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near Lewknor, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Lewknor (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Lewknor
More for events in Lewknor
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Lewknor: venues and local tips
Lewknor is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Lewknor, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Lewknor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of OX49 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Weston Road and Lewknor Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Lewknor for tapas catering include South Weston (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile north-east), Postcombe (1 mile north), Shirburn (1 mile south-west) and Kingston Blount (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Lewknor include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Schools near Lewknor include Icknield Community College (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Who books tapas catering in Lewknor?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Lewknor include Adwell House (1.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
FAQs for Lewknor
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater in Lewknor?
We do. Lewknor is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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