Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Spelsbury events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Spelsbury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Spelsbury
Drinks receptions around Spelsbury
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Spelsbury, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Spelsbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. If you are looking at a historic venue around Spelsbury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in OX7 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Quickset Close and Chadlington Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Spelsbury, we cover Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Spelsbury include Blenheim Farm.
Tapas catering for your event in Spelsbury
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater cocktail parties and welcome-drink canapés, with croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Spelsbury, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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Common questions in Spelsbury
Do you come out to small places like Spelsbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you come to Spelsbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Spelsbury is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning tapas catering in Spelsbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Spelsbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Spelsbury is around 9:30pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Spelsbury
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Spelsbury
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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