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Tapas & canapé catering in Oakley, Buckinghamshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Oakley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
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Tapas catering in Oakley, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Oakley. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and tapas before paella, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Oakley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Oakley (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Oakley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Perfect for your event in Oakley
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Oakley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (1.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What affects the price in Oakley
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Oakley: venues and local tips
Oakley is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Oakley. Oakley is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Oakley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
We cover events in every part of HP18 and the streets around it. From Brookside, Manor Road and The Turnpike or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Oakley, we also cover Little London (1 mile east), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (4 miles north-east) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Oakley include Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Oakley
How far is Oakley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
- 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