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Tapas Catering for South Moreton events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Moreton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in South Moreton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How our tapas catering works in South Moreton
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s engagement parties and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like South Moreton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- South Moreton (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in South Moreton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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 and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
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 Moreton?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around South Moreton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Towns and villages near South Moreton
Also in South Moreton
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
South Moreton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for South Moreton?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like South Moreton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning a tapas spread in South Moreton
South Moreton is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in South Moreton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. South Moreton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 2 miles south-east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of South Moreton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in OX11 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Crown Lane and Mill Lane. We also cook at events in Aston Upthorpe (1 mile south), Cholsey (2 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east), Mongewell (3 miles east) and Moulsford (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (2 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near South Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near South Moreton include St Birinus School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why South Moreton hosts choose us
- We cover South Moreton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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