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Tapas & canapé catering in Murcott, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Murcott. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Live tapas catering in Murcott
How our tapas catering works in Murcott
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Whether it’s cocktail parties and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Murcott, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Murcott
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Murcott and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Murcott Mission Room.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
Nearby places to Murcott
What else we do in Murcott
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Murcott is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Murcott? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Murcott
What’s the nearest station to Murcott for guests?
Islip station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Murcott close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Drinks receptions around Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Murcott or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Murcott to Oxford (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west.
Wherever your event is in OX5, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Murcott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Murcott and across Oxfordshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to 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