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Tapas & canapé catering in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Chipping Norton and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Chipping Norton?
Perfect for your event in Chipping Norton
Big or small, tapas work.
In Chipping Norton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chipping Norton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
Tapas catering for your event in Chipping Norton
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are tortilla española, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we are regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
For a party in a place like Chipping Norton, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Chipping Norton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Chipping Norton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Chipping Norton
More for events in Chipping Norton
Tapas for events in Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton is about 11 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Chipping Norton to Oxford (19 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Kingham station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Historic houses near Chipping Norton include Chastleton House (4.2 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
For tapas catering in OX7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Cattle Market, Market Place and High Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A44 and A361 close by, Chipping Norton is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Chipping Norton for tapas catering include Over Norton (1 mile north), Salford (2 miles north-west), Sarsden (3 miles south-west), Churchill (3 miles south-west) and Great Rollright (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (12 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles south), Carterton (12 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (11 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wheelbarrow Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum (within half a mile north-east).
- Schools near Chipping Norton include Holy Trinity Catholic School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Public House (within half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about tapas catering in Chipping Norton
Is Chipping Norton close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Chipping Norton is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chipping Norton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
- 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