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Tapas & canapé catering in Redbridge, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Redbridge and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Redbridge
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Redbridge 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Redbridge
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening grazing and cocktail parties.
In a rural spot like Redbridge, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Redbridge (OX1, OX4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Places near Redbridge
Other catering in Redbridge
Redbridge questions
Could we have live paella in South Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Redbridge 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you come to Redbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Redbridge and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Why choose tapas catering in Redbridge?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.9 miles north) and Garsington Manor (4 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Why choose live paella in Redbridge?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Tapas for events in Redbridge
Redbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Redbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Redbridge. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 1.9 miles away. A picnic in South Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
For tapas catering in OX1 and OX4, we plan around your venue. From Mill Lane, Upper Road and Betty Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Redbridge for tapas catering include New Hinksey (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile west), Hinksey Hill (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-east) and Iffley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.7 miles north) and Templars Square (1.4 miles east). Not far away are CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Redbridge include Greyfriars Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east) and Emmanuel Christian School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Isis Farmhouse pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.5 miles north)
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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