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Tapas & canapé catering in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Nuneham Courtenay.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas catering in Nuneham Courtenay, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Nuneham Courtenay, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Is Nuneham Courtenay too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Nuneham Courtenay?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Nuneham Courtenay?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Planning a tapas spread in Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Nuneham Courtenay and nearby villages. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. Historic houses near Nuneham Courtenay include Clifton Hampden Manor (2.3 miles south) and Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Wherever your event is in OX44, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Nuneham Courtenay, we also cover Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Schools near Nuneham Courtenay include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Nuneham Courtenay stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Occasions we cook for in Nuneham Courtenay
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Nuneham Courtenay often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Nuneham Courtenay and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Nuneham Courtenay
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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