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Tapas Catering for Brize Norton events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brize Norton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Brize Norton
Tapas catering in Brize Norton, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Brize Norton. We cook padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Brize Norton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Brize Norton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Brize Norton
Brize Norton is about 1 mile east of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Brize Norton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Brize Norton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Britius, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (2.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
For tapas catering in OX18, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Daubigny Mead and Moat Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Brize Norton, we cover Carterton (1 mile west), Curbridge (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles south-west), Minster Lovell (2 miles north) and Bampton (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east) and Faringdon (8 miles south).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (4 miles east) and Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
Events we cater in Brize Norton
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Brize Norton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Brize Norton is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Brize Norton hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Brize Norton and across Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Brize Norton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Brize Norton
Is Brize Norton close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Brize Norton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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