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Tapas Catering for West Hanney events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in West Hanney. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near West Hanney
Tapas catering in West Hanney, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. We are often asked to cater work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like West Hanney, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in West Hanney?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in West Hanney
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Questions from West Hanney
Do you come out to small places like West Hanney?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is West Hanney from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
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Also in West Hanney
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why West Hanney hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in West Hanney until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in West Hanney? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- 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.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in West Hanney
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in West Hanney, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Hanney to Oxford (11 miles away).
Historic houses near West Hanney include Longworth House (4.2 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near West Hanney frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in OX12, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Main Street, The Croft and School Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside West Hanney, we also cover Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse pub (0.6 miles east)
- 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