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Tapas & canapé catering in Woolstone, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Woolstone.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Woolstone
Why choose live paella in Woolstone?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Woolstone and across Oxfordshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How our tapas catering works in Woolstone
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, serving gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
Near Woolstone, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Woolstone (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Woolstone: your questions answered
Is Woolstone close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Woolstone until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Woolstone
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Woolstone
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Woolstone book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Historic houses near Woolstone include Ashdown House (3.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Drinks receptions around Woolstone
Woolstone is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Woolstone will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Woolstone to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
Historic buildings near Woolstone often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Woolstone, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in SN7, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Woolstone for tapas catering include Kingston Lisle (2 miles east), Westcot (3 miles east), Sparsholt (3 miles east), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (6 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Uffington Museum (1 mile north-east) and Faringdon Day Hospital (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near Woolstone include Dragon Hill and Seven Barrows.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
- 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