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Tapas Catering for Rowstock events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rowstock and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
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Tapas catering for your event in Rowstock
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Rowstock, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Rowstock (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Rowstock: venues and local tips
Rowstock is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Rowstock, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Rowstock to Oxford (11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Rowstock frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 3 miles east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowstock, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across OX11 and the streets around it. From Tudor Walk, Wantage Road and Reading Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Rowstock, we cover East Hendred (1 mile west), West Hendred (2 miles west), Ardington (3 miles west), East Lockinge (3 miles west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (5 miles west) and Grove (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.7 miles south) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include UTC Oxfordshire (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Old Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Rowstock is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Rowstock hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
For event organisers in Rowstock
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books tapas catering in Rowstock?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Matthew.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Rowstock
Other catering in Rowstock
Your questions about tapas catering in Rowstock
Which station should guests use for Rowstock?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Matthew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cover Rowstock?
We do. We cook at events in Rowstock and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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