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Tapas Catering in South Hinksey
Looking for tapas catering in South Hinksey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in South Hinksey
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How our tapas catering works in South Hinksey
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and evening grazing.
Near South Hinksey, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Also near South Hinksey
Also in South Hinksey
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Hinksey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Where we can cook in South Hinksey
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
South Hinksey: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for South Hinksey?
Oxford station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like South Hinksey?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What affects the price in South Hinksey
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in South Hinksey stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in South Hinksey?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.8 miles north) and Appleton Manor (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in South Hinksey and across Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
South Hinksey: venues and local tips
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in South Hinksey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around South Hinksey. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.5 miles north.
For tapas catering in OX1, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near South Hinksey include Oxford Media & Business School (1.2 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The General Elliot pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1.5 miles north-east)
- 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