Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Wigginton events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wigginton.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Wigginton
About our tapas catering in Wigginton
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Wigginton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Wigginton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Wigginton
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Places near Wigginton
Other catering in Wigginton
Planning a tapas spread in Wigginton
Wigginton is about 6 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wigginton. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wigginton to Oxford (19 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Wigginton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. Streets in the area include Wigginton Road and Oxhey Rise, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in South Newington (1 mile east), Swerford (1 mile south-west), Hook Norton (2 miles west), Great Tew (2 miles south) and Little Tew (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (6 miles north-east), Bicester (13 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (2.4 miles south) and Horton General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Wigginton includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Swan Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Wigginton questions
Is Wigginton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cover Wigginton?
We do. Wigginton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Wigginton until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Occasions we cook for in Wigginton
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Saint Giles, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
What affects the price in Wigginton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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