Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Thame, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Thame.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Planning an event in Thame?
Why choose tapas catering in Thame?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Thame, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
Tapas catering for your event in Thame
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and launches and office parties, with patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Thame. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Thame (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Thame
Your questions about tapas catering in Thame
Is Thame close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Thame?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you come to Thame?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Thame and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Receptions and parties in Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Thame. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Thame to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Thame frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (3.9 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Thame, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over OX9 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street. With the A329 and A418 close by, Thame is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Thame, we also cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Thame has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Thame includes Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- We cover Thame and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Thame is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Thame? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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