Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Stonesfield events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stonesfield.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Stonesfield
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tapas catering for your event in Stonesfield
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for evening grazing and cocktail parties.
Near Stonesfield, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Stonesfield (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Stonesfield
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Stonesfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near Stonesfield include Blenheim Palace (3 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
What else we do in Stonesfield
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Stonesfield until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Stonesfield
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Stonesfield: venues and local tips
Stonesfield is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Stonesfield and the surrounding area. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stonesfield to Oxford (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Finstock station is about 1.7 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James the Great, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cater events across the OX29 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Hunt's Close and Pond Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Stonesfield for tapas catering include Combe (1 mile south-east), Fawler (1 mile west), East End (2 miles south), Finstock (2 miles west) and Charlbury (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Morris Motors Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Stonesfield includes Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Head pub (under half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Stonesfield questions
How far is Stonesfield from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Stonesfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why choose live paella in Stonesfield?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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