Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in North Stoke
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in North Stoke. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near North Stoke
North Stoke: venues and local tips
North Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in North Stoke, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. North Stoke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary the Virgin. North Stoke is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in OX10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Cook Lane and Wallingford Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Winterbrook (1 mile north-west), Cholsey (1 mile west), Mongewell (1 mile north), Newnham Murren (2 miles north) and South Stoke (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
How our tapas catering works in North Stoke
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, with padrón peppers, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Near North Stoke, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- North Stoke (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in North Stoke
How far is North Stoke from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
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.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What affects the price in North Stoke
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in North Stoke until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in North Stoke? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Also near North Stoke
Other catering in North Stoke
Occasions we cook for in North Stoke
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near North Stoke include Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles north-west) and Basildon Park (5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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