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Tapas Catering in Catslip
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Catslip: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Catslip
Tapas catering for your event in Catslip
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and tapas with a paella main course.
In a rural spot like Catslip, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Catslip (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Catslip
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Catslip and nearby villages. Catslip is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Catslip to Reading (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (2.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (2.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew. Catslip is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Open spaces near Catslip include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Catslip
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Catslip book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Catslip
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Catslip and across Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catslip? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are 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.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Catslip
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Questions from Catslip
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Catslip 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Places near Catslip
What else we do in Catslip
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
- 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