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Tapas Catering for Cumnor events
Planning tapas catering in Cumnor? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Cumnor
How our tapas catering works in Cumnor
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Cumnor, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Cumnor (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Cumnor
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Cumnor
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Cumnor is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cumnor? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Questions from Cumnor
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Cumnor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Other catering in Cumnor
Tapas for events in Cumnor
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Cumnor, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cumnor. Cumnor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 3.1 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Cumnor, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Wherever your event is in OX2, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, The Park and The Winnyards; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Cumnor, we also cover Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (within half a mile north-east)
- 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