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Tapas Catering for Tubney events
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 turns food into part of your event in Tubney.
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Tubney
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Tubney, cooked live
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
Near Tubney, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Tubney (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Tubney: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Tubney from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Also in Tubney
Tubney: venues and local tips
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX13, we can bring the pans to you. Tubney is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Tubney to Oxford (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Tubney include Appleton Manor (1.6 miles north) and Longworth House (3.4 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in OX13, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Tubney for tapas catering include Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tubney includes Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Dog House Hotel (0.8 miles east)
Step by step
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. Evening receptions in Tubney stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Who books tapas catering in Tubney?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Tubney book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tubney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Where we can cook in Tubney
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- 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