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Tapas & canapé catering in Sulham, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sulham.
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Sulham?
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Tapas catering in Sulham, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Sulham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Sulham (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Sulham stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Where we can cook in Sulham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sulham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sulham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Occasions we cook for in Sulham
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
FAQs for Sulham
Is Sulham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Sulham for guests?
The closest is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
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 provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Drinks receptions around Sulham
Sulham is about 4 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Sulham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sulham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Historic houses near Sulham include Mapledurham House (2 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Sulham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Sulham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RG8 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Sulham Lane and Nunhide Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Tidmarsh (1 mile west), Little Heath (1 mile south-east), Pangbourne (1 mile north-west), Purley on Thames (1 mile north-east) and Tilehurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (3.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Sulham includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Pangbourne Primary School (1 mile north)
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Sulham and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
- 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