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Tapas & canapé catering in Radley, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Radley.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Radley?
How our tapas catering works in Radley
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re frequently asked to cater evening grazing and birthday drinks, serving croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Radley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Radley
What else we do in Radley
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Radley is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Radley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Radley?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.1 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Radley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Radley for guests?
Radley station, in Radley itself.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Drinks receptions around Radley
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Radley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire.
A picnic in Nuneham Courtenay? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. For guests coming by train, Radley has its own station, Radley station.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bowyer Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Radley hosts choose us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Radley
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or What paella 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