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Tapas Catering for North Aston events
Looking for tapas catering in North Aston? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for North Aston events
Tapas catering in North Aston, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around North Aston. For launches and office parties and evening sharing boards, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham and more.
For a country party near North Aston, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- North Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to North Aston
More for events in North Aston
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Receptions and parties in North Aston
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in North Aston will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from North Aston to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Historic buildings near North Aston often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Green and Somerton Road. Other places close to North Aston for tapas catering include Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in North Aston until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about tapas catering in North Aston
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for North Aston?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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