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Tapas & canapé catering in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in Sunningwell? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
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Tapas catering in Sunningwell
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. 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
- We cover Sunningwell and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Sunningwell, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and tortilla española and more.
In a rural spot like Sunningwell, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Sunningwell stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas for events in Sunningwell
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Sunningwell, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Sunningwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Parks such as Albert Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Sunningwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the OX13 postcode area. Whether your event is on Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Sunningwell, we also cover Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Sunningwell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Well pub (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Nearby places to Sunningwell
Also in Sunningwell
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Questions from Sunningwell
Is Sunningwell too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Sunningwell?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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