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Tapas Catering in Milcombe
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Milcombe. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Milcombe
Why choose live paella in Milcombe?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Milcombe and the whole of Oxfordshire
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Milcombe
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it is office parties and launches and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and croquetas and more.
Near Milcombe, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Milcombe (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Milcombe 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Milcombe: venues and local tips
Milcombe is about 4 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Milcombe. Milcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Milcombe to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Milcombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Lawrence.
We cover events in every part of OX15. From Station Road, Barlow Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Milcombe, we also cover Tadmarton (2 miles north-west), Swalcliffe (3 miles north-west), Sibford Ferris (4 miles north-west), Burdrop (4 miles north-west) and Shutford (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (4 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south-west) and Neithrop (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (2.2 miles north) and Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Milcombe includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Warriner School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse & Groom pub (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Milcombe
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Milcombe: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Milcombe?
Banbury station, about 4.8 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Milcombe from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
- 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