Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Pyrton events
Paella 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 Pyrton.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Pyrton events
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Tapas catering in Pyrton, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Pyrton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Pyrton (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Planning tapas catering in Pyrton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Pyrton
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Pyrton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Perfect for your event in Pyrton
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning a tapas spread in Pyrton
Pyrton is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Pyrton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Pyrton. Pyrton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Pyrton to Oxford (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (2.5 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Pyrton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in OX49, we plan around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Watlington (1 mile south), Britwell Salome (2 miles south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Chalgrove (3 miles west) and Ewelme (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local schools include Icknield Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.6 miles south)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Pyrton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What else we do in Pyrton
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Pyrton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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