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Tapas Catering in Eynsham
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Eynsham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Eynsham events
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Tapas catering for your event in Eynsham
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and table tapas as a starter, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Tapas make a party in Eynsham easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Eynsham (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Eynsham?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Historic houses near Eynsham include Blenheim Palace (4.1 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
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- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Tapas for events in Eynsham
Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Eynsham and the surrounding area. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Eynsham to Oxford (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Leonard, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Anywhere in OX29, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Eynsham, we cover Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).
A little further out are Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Eynsham Community Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings (under half a mile south-east)
Eynsham questions
What’s the nearest station to Eynsham for guests?
The closest is Hanborough station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Where we can cook in Eynsham
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Eynsham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Eynsham is around 9:30pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Eynsham hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Eynsham and the whole of Oxfordshire
- 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