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Tapas Catering for Norham Manor events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Norham Manor.
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Norham Manor
Tapas catering in Norham Manor, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
For a party in a place like Norham Manor, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Norham Manor (OX2, OX1, OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Norham Manor
Norham Manor is about 1 mile north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Norham Manor, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Norham Manor. Norham Manor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
A picnic in Oxford University Parks? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Historic houses near Norham Manor include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.7 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Anywhere in OX2, OX1 and OX3, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Love Lane, Parks Road and Keble Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Norham Manor sits on or near the A4144, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Norham Manor, we also cover Park Town (1 mile west), Walton Manor (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile south-west), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Museum of Natural History (less than half a mile south) and Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Norham Manor include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (under half a mile west) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose & Crown pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (within half a mile north-west)
Also near Norham Manor
What else we do in Norham Manor
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
FAQs for Norham Manor
How far is Norham Manor from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Norham Manor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Norham Manor and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Norham Manor has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Norham Manor
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Oxford Centre for Mission Studies.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- 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