Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Lyneham events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Lyneham and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Lyneham
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
How our tapas catering works in Lyneham
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s office parties and launches and tapas and paella menus, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo and more.
For a country party near Lyneham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Lyneham
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Why choose live paella in Lyneham?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Lyneham and across Oxfordshire
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Lyneham questions
What’s the nearest station to Lyneham for guests?
The closest is Shipton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Lyneham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Towns and villages near Lyneham
Also in Lyneham
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Lyneham stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas for events in Lyneham
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Lyneham. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Lyneham to Oxford (18 miles away).
Anywhere in OX7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Lyneham, we also cover Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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