Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in New Town
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in New Town and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in New Town
How our tapas catering works in New Town
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and canapés with welcome drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near New Town, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- New Town (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near New Town
Other catering in New Town
Common questions in New Town
We’re having a ceremony at St Stephen's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is New Town close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cover New Town?
We do. We cook at events in New Town and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or RG8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Why choose tapas catering in New Town?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.6 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in New Town stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around New Town. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (1.4 miles north) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around New Town, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Town, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RG8 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Wakemans and Pangbourne Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Schools near New Town include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
- 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