Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Westcot events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westcot and the surrounding area.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Westcot
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Tapas catering for your event in Westcot
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is tapas with a paella main course and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Westcot, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Westcot (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Westcot questions
Is Westcot close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Westcot too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
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.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westcot.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Westcot: venues and local tips
Westcot is about 4 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Westcot or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Westcot often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westcot, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in OX12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Westcot for tapas catering include Sparsholt (1 mile east), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (4 miles east) and Grove (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Who books tapas catering in Westcot?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Rood.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Westcot until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Westcot? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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