Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Hethe events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hethe: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Hethe
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Tapas catering in Hethe, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and office parties and launches, serving gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Hethe, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Hethe (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Hethe
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Events we cater in Hethe
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Bicester North station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Hethe stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Hethe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hethe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hethe?
Bicester North station, about 4 miles south of the centre.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Hethe
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Drinks receptions around Hethe
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX27 area, we can cook for your guests. Hethe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hethe to Oxford (15 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Edmund and George. Historic buildings near Hethe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Wherever your event is in OX27, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Main Street and Hardwick Road. We also cook at events in Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Whitmore Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- 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