Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Berinsfield
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Berinsfield.
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Berinsfield
Tapas catering in Berinsfield, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and birthday and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Berinsfield, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Berinsfield (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Tapas for events in Berinsfield
Berinsfield is about 5 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX10 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Berinsfield to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Culham station, about 2.8 miles west. Historic houses near Berinsfield include Clifton Hampden Manor (1.6 miles west) and Brightwell Manor (3.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
For tapas catering in OX10, we plan around your venue. From Colwell Road, Lay Avenue and Abbey Woods Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burcot (1 mile south-west), Dorchester (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile east), Marsh Baldon (2 miles north-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles south-west) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.6 miles east) and Littlemore Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include The Village Inn (under half a mile west)
Places near Berinsfield
More for events in Berinsfield
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Berinsfield questions
We are having a ceremony at Saint Mary and Saint Berin: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Berinsfield from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Why choose tapas catering in Berinsfield?
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Berinsfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Saint Mary and Saint Berin.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in Berinsfield
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Berinsfield
- We cover Berinsfield and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Berinsfield has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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