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Tapas Catering in Middle Aston
Looking for tapas catering in Middle Aston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Middle Aston
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Middle Aston until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Middle Aston, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and engagement parties, we can cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Middle Aston, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Middle Aston
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Middle Aston questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Middle Aston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Middle Aston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Also near Middle Aston
Other catering in Middle Aston
Events we cater in Middle Aston
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Middle Aston
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Middle Aston, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Middle Aston. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Middle Aston to Oxford (13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Middle Aston frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25. If your venue is just outside Middle Aston, we also cover Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Middle Aston and across Oxfordshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
- 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