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Tapas Catering for Shotover Hill events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Shotover Hill and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Shotover Hill?
Who books tapas catering in Shotover Hill?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas catering in Shotover Hill, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include work receptions and receptions and drinks parties, serving gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and Serrano ham.
Tapas make a party in Shotover Hill easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Shotover Hill is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Shotover Hill questions
Is Shotover Hill close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Shotover Hill?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Shotover Hill and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Shotover Hill
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shotover Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Tapas for events in Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shotover Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near Shotover Hill include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.4 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. A picnic in Stansfeld Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Wherever your event is in OX3, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shotover Hill include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Crown & Thistle pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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