Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Great Coxwell
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Coxwell and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Great Coxwell?
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Great Coxwell hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Great Coxwell
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and receptions and drinks parties, serving croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
For a country party near Great Coxwell, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Great Coxwell (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Great Coxwell
Great Coxwell is in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Great Coxwell and the surrounding area. Great Coxwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Buscot Park (2.6 miles north-west) and Kelmscott Manor (3.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Great Coxwell frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cover events in every part of the SN7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Dark Lane, The Hollow Road and The Holloway Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Little Coxwell (1 mile east), Faringdon (1 mile north-east), Longcot (2 miles south) and Fernham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (9 miles south-east), Grove (8 miles east) and Charlton (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Faringdon Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Eagle Tavern (0.7 miles east)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Great Coxwell has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Great Coxwell questions
Do you come out to small places like Great Coxwell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in Great Coxwell
Big or small, tapas work.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas before paella
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Giles.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Great Coxwell
What else we do in Great Coxwell
- 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