Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Littleworth, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Littleworth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Littleworth?
Tapas catering in Littleworth, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations, with Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Near Littleworth, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Littleworth (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Littleworth
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about tapas catering in Littleworth
Could we have live paella in Shotover Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at The Granary Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much does tapas catering cost in Littleworth?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Littleworth until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Tapas for events in Littleworth
Littleworth is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Littleworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (2.3 miles south) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.2 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Littleworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in OX33, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Keydale Road, Coopers Close and Kelly's Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Littleworth, we also cover Wheatley (1 mile east), Holton (1 mile north-east), Horspath (1 mile south-west), Forest Hill (1 mile north) and Cuddesdon (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.8 miles west) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Littleworth includes Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Littleworth include Wheatley Park School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (within half a mile south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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