Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stoke Lyne events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stoke Lyne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Stoke Lyne
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Stoke Lyne until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Stoke Lyne
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Stoke Lyne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Stoke Lyne (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Stoke Lyne
Stoke Lyne is about 3 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Stoke Lyne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Stoke Lyne is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stoke Lyne to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Stoke Lyne often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Wherever your event is in OX27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Hardwick (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles south), Hethe (2 miles north-east), Fringford (2 miles east) and Caversfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles south), Kidlington (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Ardley Castle (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Stoke Lyne include Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Peyton Arms (within half a mile north)
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Stoke Lyne hosts choose us
- We cover Stoke Lyne and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
For event organisers in Stoke Lyne
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What else we do in Stoke Lyne
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Who books tapas catering in Stoke Lyne?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Bicester North station is about 3.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Questions from Stoke Lyne
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Stoke Lyne from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does tapas catering cost in Stoke Lyne?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
- 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