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Tapas Catering for Sibford Gower events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Sibford Gower.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering near Sibford Gower
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our tapas catering in Sibford Gower
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas with a paella main course, serving tortilla española, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Sibford Gower, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Sibford Gower hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Sibford Gower until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Occasions we cook for in Sibford Gower
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sibford Gower and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Sibford Gower, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Sibford Gower: venues and local tips
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Sibford Gower and nearby villages. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Sibford Gower include Broughton Castle (4 miles east) and Upton House (5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Trinity.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Sibford Gower, we also cover Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4 miles east). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local schools include Sibford School (0.6 miles south-east)
Places near Sibford Gower
What else we do in Sibford Gower
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Common questions in Sibford Gower
Is Sibford Gower 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.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
- 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