Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Blenheim
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Blenheim and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Blenheim events
About our tapas catering in Blenheim
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For launches and office parties and cocktail parties, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Near Blenheim, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Blenheim (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Blenheim
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Blenheim
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Blenheim is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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 level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Events we cater in Blenheim
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Blenheim, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Blenheim: your questions answered
How far is Blenheim from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Blenheim?
Radley station, about 4.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Tapas for events in Blenheim
Blenheim is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Blenheim, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Blenheim is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Guests travelling by rail: Radley station is about 4.3 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cover events in every part of OX44 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Wheatley Road and North Manor or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Garsington (1 mile west), Denton (1 mile east), Cuddesdon (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north-west) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Tattoo History Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Oxford Castle (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Shotover.
- Schools near Blenheim include Wheatley Park School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Blenheim
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Blenheim and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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