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Tapas & canapé catering in Pusey, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Pusey: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Pusey events
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Pusey until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Pusey
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re often asked to cater drinks reception canapés and engagement parties, serving gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Pusey, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Pusey (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
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’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Pusey
Pusey is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Pusey. Pusey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Pusey to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pusey, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Pusey include Longworth House (2.4 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 SN7, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Charney Bassett (2 miles south-east), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles north-east), Longworth (3 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles south-east) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles east), Witney (8 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Longworth Hospital (4.3 miles west).
Why choose tapas catering in Pusey?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Pusey, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
FAQs for Pusey
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Pusey?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cover Pusey?
We do. We cook at events in Pusey and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Also in Pusey
- 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