Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Marsh Gibbon events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Marsh Gibbon: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
Live tapas catering in Marsh Gibbon
Tapas catering in Marsh Gibbon, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it’s evening sharing boards and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and croquetas and more.
In a rural spot like Marsh Gibbon, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
More for events in Marsh Gibbon
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
The process
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 Marsh Gibbon stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Marsh Gibbon questions
Is Marsh Gibbon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Marsh Gibbon for guests?
Bicester North station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who books tapas catering in Marsh Gibbon?
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Marsh Gibbon, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Marsh Gibbon include Claydon House (4.8 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Marsh Gibbon: venues and local tips
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Marsh Gibbon. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Marsh Gibbon to Oxford (13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Bicester North station is about 3.7 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the OX27 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Marsh Gibbon, we cover Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Open spaces near Marsh Gibbon include Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include Plough Inn (less than half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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