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Tapas Catering in Sandford St Martin
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sandford St Martin.
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Sandford St Martin
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tapas catering in Sandford St Martin, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, padrón peppers and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Sandford St Martin, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Sandford St Martin (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Sandford St Martin
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Sandford St Martin and across Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Sandford St Martin
Sandford St Martin is about 9 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Sandford St Martin, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Sandford St Martin to Oxford (14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Sandford St Martin frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Martin.
Tapas catering in OX7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Manor Road and Ledwell Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westcott Barton (1 mile south-east), Middle Barton (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles north), Steeple Barton (2 miles south-east) and Duns Tew (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include The Fox Public House (1 mile south-east)
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Sandford St Martin until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sandford St Martin, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Sandford St Martin questions
Which station should guests use for Sandford St Martin?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cover Sandford St Martin?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Sandford St Martin and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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