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Tapas & canapé catering in Milton Hill, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Milton Hill and across Oxfordshire.
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Milton Hill
About our tapas catering in Milton Hill
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater cocktail parties and evening grazing, with Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
Near Milton Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Milton Hill (OX13, OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Milton Hill questions
Do you come out to small places like Milton Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Milton Hill?
Didcot Parkway station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What affects the price in Milton Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Milton Hill hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Milton Hill
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Milton Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Milton Hill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas for events in Milton Hill
Milton Hill is about 2 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Milton Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Milton Hill to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.6 miles east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Blaise, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Milton Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the OX13 and OX14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Torpy Close, Mitchell Way and Pulford Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milton Heights (1 mile north), Steventon (1 mile north-west), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (3 miles north) and Marcham (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west), Grove (5 miles west) and Faringdon (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.6 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Milton Hill include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Schools near Milton Hill include UTC Oxfordshire (1.4 miles south-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Who books tapas catering in Milton Hill?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Milton Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Milton Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- 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