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Tapas & canapé catering in East Lockinge, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in East Lockinge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for East Lockinge events
Tapas catering in East Lockinge, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are frequently asked to cater tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, serving tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Near East Lockinge, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- East Lockinge (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning a tapas spread in East Lockinge
East Lockinge is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX12, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Lockinge to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Historic buildings near East Lockinge frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Lockinge, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area. If your venue is just outside East Lockinge, we also cover Ardington (1 mile north), West Hendred (1 mile north-east), East Hendred (2 miles north-east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lockinge include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Boar's Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Common questions in East Lockinge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is East Lockinge from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Towns and villages near East Lockinge
More for events in East Lockinge
Perfect for your event in East Lockinge
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in East Lockinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in East Lockinge?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Lockinge
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
What affects the price in East Lockinge
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in East Lockinge
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in East Lockinge stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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