Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in South Weston, Oxfordshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Weston and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in South Weston
Why choose live paella in South Weston?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why South Weston hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in South Weston
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
For a country party near South Weston, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- South Weston (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near South Weston
Also in South Weston
Drinks receptions around South Weston
South Weston is about 5 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX9, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from South Weston to Oxford (12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. South Weston is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the OX9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Weston Road and Rectory Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lewknor (1 mile south-east), Postcombe (1 mile north-east), Shirburn (2 miles south), Aston Rowant (2 miles east) and Kingston Blount (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (5 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
- Nearby schools include Icknield Community College (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Leathern Bottle Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in South Weston
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (0.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in South Weston
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
South Weston questions
Is South Weston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is South Weston close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in South Weston has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in South Weston? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
- 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