Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Little Frieth
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Frieth.
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Little Frieth
Tapas catering in Little Frieth, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
Near Little Frieth, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Little Frieth
How far is Little Frieth from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Little Frieth for guests?
Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Little Frieth
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Little Frieth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Little Frieth. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Little Frieth to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist. Historic buildings near Little Frieth often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Frieth, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of RG9. Streets in the area include Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Little Frieth, we also cover Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and West Wycombe Rural (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Frieth includes Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Little Frieth stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Little Frieth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Little Frieth
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Towns and villages near Little Frieth
Also in Little Frieth
Occasions we cook for in Little Frieth
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Little Frieth, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
There is 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.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
- 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