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Tapas Catering for Ducklington events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Ducklington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Ducklington?
Ducklington questions
Is Ducklington close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Tapas catering in Ducklington, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For birthday drinks and work receptions, we can cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Ducklington, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Ducklington (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Ducklington stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Ducklington
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Ducklington include Minster Lovell Hall (3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
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- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Ducklington and the whole of Oxfordshire
Ducklington: venues and local tips
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Events in Ducklington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ducklington to Oxford (11 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ducklington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew.
Anywhere in OX29, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Ducklington for tapas catering include Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Schools near Ducklington include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
Nearby places to Ducklington
What else we do in Ducklington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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