Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Longcot
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Longcot: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Longcot
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How our tapas catering works in Longcot
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks.
For a country party near Longcot, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Longcot (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Longcot?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Planning a tapas spread in Longcot
Longcot is in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Longcot, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near Longcot often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over the SN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Green, Church Close and Hughes Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Fernham (1 mile north-east), Little Coxwell (2 miles north), Great Coxwell (2 miles north), Woolstone (2 miles south-east) and Uffington (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (13 miles north-east), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (8 miles east), Grove (8 miles east) and Faringdon (3 miles north).
A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Uffington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Community College (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Bricklayers Arms (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
FAQs for Longcot
Is Longcot close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Is Longcot too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cover Longcot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Longcot is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Longcot stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm 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.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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- 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