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Tapas & canapé catering in South Oxhey, Greater London
Looking for tapas catering in South Oxhey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in South Oxhey
Common questions in South Oxhey
We’re having a ceremony at Oxhey Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Oxhey Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come to South Oxhey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Oxhey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Oxhey.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
About our tapas catering in South Oxhey
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and we’re frequently booked for evening grazing and tapas before paella.
Canapé tapas suit smaller London spaces in South Oxhey. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- South Oxhey (WD19, HA6, HA5)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- The number of people
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in South Oxhey has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Events we cater in South Oxhey
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement drinks
Nearby historic houses include Headstone Manor (2.4 miles south-east) and Ickenham Hall (4.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Drinks receptions around South Oxhey
South Oxhey is about 2 miles north-west of Hatch End, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the WD19 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. South Oxhey is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from South Oxhey to London (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Oxhey Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Parks such as Oxhey Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Wherever your event is in WD19, HA6 and HA5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Ilkley Road, Benton Road and Oakdale Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Carpenders Park (1 mile north-east), Hatch End (2 miles south-east) and Headstone (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles south-east), City of Westminster (13 miles south-east), Marylebone (13 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (13 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (1.9 miles south). The countryside around South Oxhey includes Tumbling Bay and Harrow Weald Common.
- Schools near South Oxhey include Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.3 miles south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- We cover South Oxhey and the whole of Greater London
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Nearby places to South Oxhey
What else we do in South Oxhey
- 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