Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Stanton Harcourt
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stanton Harcourt and the surrounding area.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Stanton Harcourt
About our tapas catering in Stanton Harcourt
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for evening sharing boards and engagement celebrations.
Near Stanton Harcourt, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Stanton Harcourt (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Stanton Harcourt stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Catering for every guest
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:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, 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
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Stanton Harcourt
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Stanton Harcourt:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Also near Stanton Harcourt
Other catering in Stanton Harcourt
Stanton Harcourt: venues and local tips
Stanton Harcourt is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Stanton Harcourt and nearby villages. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.2 miles south-east) and Longworth House (4.3 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Stanton Harcourt often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cover events in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Green, Roman Crescent and Main Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Stanton Harcourt for tapas catering include Standlake (2 miles south-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Brighthampton (2 miles south-west), South Leigh (2 miles north-west) and High Cogges (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Nearby schools include Bartholomew School (2.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Harcourt Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
FAQs for Stanton Harcourt
Do you come out to small places like Stanton Harcourt?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Stanton Harcourt from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
For event organisers in Stanton Harcourt
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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