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Tapas & canapé catering in Bayworth, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bayworth: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Bayworth
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Tapas catering in Bayworth, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Bayworth, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Bayworth (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Bayworth
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Common questions in Bayworth
How far is Bayworth from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Bayworth?
Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bayworth.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Bayworth
Bayworth is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Bayworth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bayworth. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Leonard. Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (3.5 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.5 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in OX13 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Brumcombe Lane and Quarry Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Bayworth, we cover Sunningwell (1 mile south-west), Boars Hill (1 mile north-west), Chilswell (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Kennington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles east) and The Story Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Fitzharrys School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Flowing Well pub (0.5 miles south)
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Bayworth has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Bayworth
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bayworth, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Guests travelling by rail: Radley station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Bayworth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Nearby places to Bayworth
More for events in Bayworth
- 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