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Tapas & canapé catering in Sparsholt, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sparsholt: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Sparsholt?
What affects the price in Sparsholt
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Sparsholt, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include engagement parties and anniversary parties, with tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Sparsholt, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Sparsholt (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Tapas for events in Sparsholt
Sparsholt is about 3 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Sparsholt, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sparsholt is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sparsholt to Oxford (16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sparsholt, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area. Local streets include West Street, Watery Lane and Church Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Sparsholt for tapas catering include Westcot (1 mile west), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Sheepdrove (5 miles south) and Upper Lambourn (5 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (3 miles east) and Grove (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Uffington Museum (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The Hatchet Public House (1 mile east)
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Sparsholt stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Sparsholt
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Sparsholt close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Towns and villages near Sparsholt
More for events in Sparsholt
Perfect for your event in Sparsholt
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sparsholt and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near Sparsholt often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Sparsholt hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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