Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Poundon, Oxfordshire
Looking for tapas catering in Poundon? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Poundon?
Tapas catering in Poundon, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and drinks parties and receptions, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
For a country party near Poundon, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Poundon (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Poundon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Occasions we cook for in Poundon
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Poundon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (4.5 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Poundon: venues and local tips
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Poundon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Poundon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west.
We cover events in every part of OX27 and the streets around it. Other places close to Poundon for tapas catering include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
- Pubs nearby include The Sow and Pigs pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Poundon
What else we do in Poundon
FAQs for Poundon
Is Poundon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Poundon for guests?
Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Poundon has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables.
Bar staff and sangria.
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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