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Tapas Catering in St. Ebbes
Planning tapas catering in St. Ebbes? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near St. Ebbes
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
Tapas catering for your event in St. Ebbes
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We are often asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, with albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham.
In St. Ebbes, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
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More for events in St. Ebbes
Drinks receptions around St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in St. Ebbes. St. Ebbes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Ebbe's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.5 miles west.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around St. Ebbes include the A420, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around St. Ebbes includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near St. Ebbes include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (within half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Blenheim pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Radcliffe Camera (less than half a mile north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Occasions we cook for in St. Ebbes
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic buildings near St. Ebbes often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from St. Ebbes
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Ebbe's Church?
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 is St. Ebbes from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to St. Ebbes?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and St. Ebbes is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in St. Ebbes has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What affects the price in St. Ebbes
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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