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Tapas Catering for Ramsden events
Planning tapas catering in Ramsden? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Ramsden
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How our tapas catering works in Ramsden
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Ramsden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Ramsden (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Ramsden?
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ramsden:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Finstock station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Ramsden until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Ramsden
Ramsden is about 3 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Ramsden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ramsden. Ramsden is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. If you are looking at a historic venue around Ramsden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
We cook at events all over the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street and Wilcote Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ramsden for tapas catering include Finstock (1 mile north-east), Delly End (1 mile south), Fawler (2 miles north-east), Hailey (2 miles south) and Poffley End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Faringdon (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Where we can cook in Ramsden
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ramsden
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Ramsden questions
How far is Ramsden from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
Is Ramsden 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 about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Why choose live paella in Ramsden?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Ramsden hosts choose us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Ramsden
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Other catering in Ramsden
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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