Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Rollright: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Great Rollright events
Tapas catering for your event in Great Rollright
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for receptions and drinks parties and work receptions.
Near Great Rollright, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Great Rollright (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Great Rollright has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Great Rollright? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Other catering in Great Rollright
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Rollright
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Great Rollright
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Planning a tapas spread in Great Rollright
Great Rollright is about 10 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Great Rollright. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Great Rollright, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Great Rollright include Chastleton House (4.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Anywhere in OX7, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Chapel End and The Green or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Over Norton (2 miles south), Chipping Norton (3 miles south), Salford (3 miles south-west), Sarsden (5 miles south-west) and Churchill (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (10 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (9 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (2.6 miles south) and Wheelbarrow Castle (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Great Rollright include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Unicorn Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Great Rollright
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Great Rollright, people book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Common questions in Great Rollright
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Great Rollright too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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