Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Sutton Wick events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sutton Wick: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Sutton Wick
Tapas catering in Sutton Wick, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for launches and office parties and evening grazing.
For a country party near Sutton Wick, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Sutton Wick (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Sutton Wick has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s 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 hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Questions from Sutton Wick
Do you come out to small places like Sutton Wick?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Sutton Wick from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 will do the cooking.
Receptions and parties in Sutton Wick
Sutton Wick is about 2 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Sutton Wick, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Clifton Hampden Manor (4.2 miles east) and Appleton Manor (4.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Historic buildings near Sutton Wick often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in OX14, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Holly Lane, Newman Lane and Abingdon Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Drayton (1 mile south-west), Steventon (2 miles south-west), Marcham (2 miles north-west), Shippon (2 miles north) and Milton Heights (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Wantage (6 miles south-west) and Grove (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Pendon Museum (3.9 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include McTimoney College of Chiropractic (1.4 miles north) and Larkmead School (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Sutton Wick
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Sutton Wick, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Appleford station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking 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