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Tapas & canapé catering in Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Steeple Barton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Steeple Barton?
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering in Steeple Barton, cooked live
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, serving Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Steeple Barton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Steeple Barton
Do you come out to small places like Steeple Barton?
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 Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Steeple Barton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Steeple Barton and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Places near Steeple Barton
What else we do in Steeple Barton
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Steeple Barton is around 9:30pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Receptions and parties in Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Steeple Barton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Steeple Barton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Steeple Barton to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Heyford station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your event is in OX25, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Steeple Barton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Who books tapas catering in Steeple Barton?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Steeple Barton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Steeple Barton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose live paella in Steeple Barton?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price 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