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Tapas & canapé catering in Newington, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Newington and across Oxfordshire.
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Newington
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Tapas catering for your event in Newington
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a country party near Newington, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Newington (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Newington questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Newington from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newington.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Newington has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Newington
What else we do in Newington
Why choose tapas catering in Newington?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Newington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
Why choose live paella in Newington?
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 book with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Newington
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Newington
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Events in Newington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newington to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Historic buildings near Newington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Giles. Newington is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in OX10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Newington, we cover Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Newington includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.9 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