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Tapas & canapé catering in Westcott Barton, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Westcott Barton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Westcott Barton
Tapas catering in Westcott Barton, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For engagement celebrations and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Westcott Barton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Westcott Barton (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Westcott Barton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Westcott Barton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Westcott Barton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Westcott Barton has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Receptions and parties in Westcott Barton
Westcott Barton is about 9 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Westcott Barton and nearby villages. Westcott Barton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Westcott Barton to Oxford (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Edward the Confessor, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Heyford station is about 3.4 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Enstone Road and Sandford St Martin Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Westcott Barton, we also cover Middle Barton (1 mile east), Sandford St Martin (1 mile north-west), Steeple Barton (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles north) and Duns Tew (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-east), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (10 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (14 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (under half a mile east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Westcott Barton
What’s the nearest station to Westcott Barton for guests?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Westcott Barton from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in Westcott Barton?
We do. Westcott Barton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose live paella in Westcott Barton?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Westcott Barton hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Westcott Barton
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Westcott Barton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Westcott Barton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Westcott Barton
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Places near Westcott Barton
More for events in Westcott Barton
- 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