Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Swerford events
Paella 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 Swerford.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Swerford
How our tapas catering works in Swerford
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Swerford, 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
- Swerford (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Swerford is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Swerford and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Swerford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Swerford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Swerford
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Receptions and parties in Swerford
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Historic buildings near Swerford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Tapas catering in OX7 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Swerford include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Boxing Hare pub (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Swerford
What else we do in Swerford
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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