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Tapas & canapé catering in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Chalgrove: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Chalgrove
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering in Chalgrove, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Typical bookings include engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions, serving croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo.
For a party in a place like Chalgrove, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Chalgrove (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chalgrove
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Chalgrove and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
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. Sunset in Chalgrove is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Chalgrove
Chalgrove is about 7 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX44, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Chalgrove to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chalgrove, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Chalgrove include Adwell House (4 miles north-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Chalgrove is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX44. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Chapel Lane and The Green. You’ll find Chalgrove on the B480, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles south-east), Roke (2 miles south), Britwell Salome (3 miles south-east), Pyrton (3 miles east) and Watlington (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (7 miles north-east), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east) and Grove (15 miles west).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Chalgrove includes Wells Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Chalgrove questions
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Send us the reception address.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What affects the price in Chalgrove
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or OX44 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Chalgrove
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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What else we do in Chalgrove
- 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