Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Begbroke
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Begbroke: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Begbroke
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas catering in Begbroke, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Begbroke, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Begbroke (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Begbroke
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Begbroke
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Begbroke
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Begbroke: venues and local tips
Begbroke is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Begbroke, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Begbroke. Begbroke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Begbroke, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Woodstock Road, Woodstock Road East and Woodstock Road West; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Yarnton (1 mile south-east), Thrupp (1 mile north-east), Bladon (1 mile west), Worton (2 miles south-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Acland Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Sun pub (under half a mile south)
Why choose tapas catering in Begbroke?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Philip.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
Begbroke: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Philip: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Begbroke from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Begbroke stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Begbroke? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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