Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Shutford events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Shutford.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Shutford
Tapas catering for your event in Shutford
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include Serrano ham, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Shutford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Shutford (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Towns and villages near Shutford
What else we do in Shutford
Tapas for events in Shutford
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Shutford will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Shutford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Banbury station is about 4.7 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Martin.
For tapas catering in OX15, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Shutford, we also cover Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shutford include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why choose tapas catering in Shutford?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Shutford and Oxfordshire:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Shutford include Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east) and Upton House (3.5 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Why choose live paella in Shutford?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shutford
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Shutford: your questions answered
Is Shutford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Shutford has daylight until about 9:30pm 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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