Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Arncott, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Upper Arncott and the surrounding area.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Upper Arncott
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
About our tapas catering in Upper Arncott
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re often asked to cater engagement drinks and welcome-drink canapés, serving albóndigas, croquetas and patatas bravas.
Near Upper Arncott, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Tapas for events in Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Upper Arncott will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Upper Arncott
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
Your questions about tapas catering in Upper Arncott
Is Upper Arncott close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Arncott for guests?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Upper Arncott 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Upper Arncott hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Upper Arncott
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Upper Arncott
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Bicester Village station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- 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