Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Towersey events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Towersey.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Towersey
Towersey: venues and local tips
Towersey is about 1 mile east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Towersey or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Towersey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Towersey to Oxford (13 miles away).
Historic buildings near Towersey often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Catherine. Towersey is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX9. From Lower Green, Thame Road and Windmill Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Towersey, we also cover Kingsey (1 mile north-east), Thame (1 mile west), Emmington (2 miles south), Haddenham (2 miles north) and Sydenham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles west), Bicester (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west) and Chinnor (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
About our tapas catering in Towersey
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for receptions and drinks parties and tapas and paella menus.
In a rural spot like Towersey, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Towersey (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Towersey
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
For guests coming by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
Where we can cook in Towersey
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
What affects the price in Towersey
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Your questions about tapas catering in Towersey
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Catherine: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Towersey for guests?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Other catering in Towersey
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Towersey until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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