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Tapas & canapé catering in Turville Heath, Oxfordshire
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 for events in Turville Heath.
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Turville Heath
Tapas catering in Turville Heath, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Turville Heath, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Turville Heath
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Turville Heath
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Turville Heath until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Turville Heath
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Turville Heath include Stonor Park (1 mile south) and Greenlands (3.8 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about tapas catering in Turville Heath
Is Turville Heath too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much does tapas catering cost in Turville Heath?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What affects the price in Turville Heath
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Towns and villages near Turville Heath
Also in Turville Heath
Turville Heath: venues and local tips
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Events in Turville Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Turville Heath is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Turville Heath is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Turville Heath for tapas catering include Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
- 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