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Tapas & canapé catering in Middle Barton, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Middle Barton.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
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About our tapas catering in Middle Barton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Middle Barton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Middle Barton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to Middle Barton
What else we do in Middle Barton
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning a tapas spread in Middle Barton
Middle Barton is about 9 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Middle Barton are planned 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. We cook right across the region, from Middle Barton to Oxford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Edward the Confessor, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
For tapas catering in OX7, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Dorn Close, Fleming Drive and Crossway. Other places close to Middle Barton for tapas catering include Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Barton (1 mile south-east), Sandford St Martin (1 mile west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-east) and Nether Worton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (9 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Middle Barton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Middle Barton for guests?
Heyford station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Is Middle Barton close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much does tapas catering cost in Middle Barton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Middle Barton until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Middle Barton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Events we cater in Middle Barton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Middle Barton:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Middle Barton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Middle Barton
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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