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Tapas Catering for Steeple Aston events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Steeple Aston: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Steeple Aston events
Perfect for your event in Steeple Aston
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Steeple Aston, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Steeple Aston often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
About our tapas catering in Steeple Aston
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For work receptions and evening sharing boards, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas for your guests.
For a country party near Steeple Aston, tapas and sangria set the mood. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Steeple Aston
Also in Steeple Aston
Drinks receptions around Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Steeple Aston, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Steeple Aston. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Steeple Aston to Oxford (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in OX25 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Steeple Aston, we also cover Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steeple Aston, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Your questions about tapas catering in Steeple Aston
Is Steeple Aston close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Steeple Aston stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Steeple Aston
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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