Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stadhampton events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Stadhampton and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Stadhampton
Tapas catering in Stadhampton, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés.
Near Stadhampton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Stadhampton (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
FAQs for Stadhampton
Do you come out to small places like Stadhampton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Perfect for your event in Stadhampton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stadhampton, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Nearby historic houses include Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Stadhampton
What else we do in Stadhampton
Drinks receptions around Stadhampton
Stadhampton is about 6 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Stadhampton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Stadhampton to Oxford (6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 4.8 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stadhampton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in OX44, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Lucerne Drive, Thame Road and Mill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Stadhampton, we cover Brookhampton (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.6 miles south) and Littlemore Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Stadhampton 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff