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Tapas & canapé catering in Buckland, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Buckland and the surrounding area.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
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Tapas catering in Buckland, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and evening grazing, serving albóndigas, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
Near Buckland, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Buckland (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Buckland is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Buckland
Do you come out to small places like Buckland?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Buckland close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What affects the price in Buckland
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Nearby places to Buckland
More for events in Buckland
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Buckland? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Drinks receptions around Buckland
Buckland is about 7 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in SN7, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Buckland to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Buckland frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in SN7, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Orchard Road, Orchard Close and Wheelwright Court or the roads around them. For events just outside Buckland, we cover Hatford (2 miles south), Bow (3 miles south), Stanford in the Vale (3 miles south), Shellingford (3 miles south-west) and Faringdon (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (7 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.1 miles east) and Longworth Hospital (3.7 miles west).
- Local schools include St Hugh's School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Buckland
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Buckland?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Roman Catholic Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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