Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Sprig's Alley events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sprig's Alley and across Oxfordshire.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Sprig's Alley
Tapas catering for your event in Sprig's Alley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and drinks parties and receptions, with croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Sprig's Alley, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Sprig's Alley
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Sprig's Alley close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Where we can cook in Sprig's Alley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Sprig's Alley
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near Sprig's Alley include Adwell House (4.4 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.6 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For event organisers in Sprig's Alley
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Tapas for events in Sprig's Alley
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Sprig's Alley, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Sprig's Alley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Sprig's Alley to Oxford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sprig's Alley, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over OX39. Local streets include Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sprig's Alley include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include Sir Charles Napier Inn (within half a mile west)
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Sprig's Alley stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Sprig's Alley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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- 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