Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Tiddington
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Tiddington and across Oxfordshire.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Tiddington
How our tapas catering works in Tiddington
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Tiddington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Tiddington (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Tiddington until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Tiddington
Tiddington is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Tiddington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Tiddington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Tiddington include Adwell House (4.5 miles south-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Helen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX9. Streets in the area include Oxford Road, Albury View and Brookside Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Tiddington, we cover Albury (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile north), Milton Common (1 mile south), Little Ickford (1 mile north) and Ickford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south-west), Thame (4 miles east) and Kidlington (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tiddington include Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox Inn (within half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Nearby places to Tiddington
What else we do in Tiddington
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we cook for in Tiddington
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic buildings near Tiddington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
FAQs for Tiddington
Is Tiddington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Tiddington close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- 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