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Tapas Catering for Upper Brailes events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Upper Brailes. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Upper Brailes
About our tapas catering in Upper Brailes
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and anniversary parties, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Upper Brailes, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Upper Brailes hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Upper Brailes questions
Do you come out to small places like Upper Brailes?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Upper Brailes
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What affects the price in Upper Brailes
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Who books tapas catering in Upper Brailes?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St George.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Upper Brailes until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Upper Brailes. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Tapas catering in OX15 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Upper Brailes, we cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Upper Brailes includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Gate Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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