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Tapas & canapé catering in Hinton Waldrist, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Hinton Waldrist.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Hinton Waldrist
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Tapas catering for your event in Hinton Waldrist
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are frequently booked for engagement drinks and tapas before paella.
In a rural spot like Hinton Waldrist, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Hinton Waldrist (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hinton Waldrist
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Hinton Waldrist too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hinton Waldrist.
How much does tapas catering cost in Hinton Waldrist?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Hinton Waldrist has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Hinton Waldrist? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Hinton Waldrist?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Hinton Waldrist frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hinton Waldrist
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
Towns and villages near Hinton Waldrist
What else we do in Hinton Waldrist
Drinks receptions around Hinton Waldrist
Hinton Waldrist is about 7 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hinton Waldrist and nearby villages. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Hinton Waldrist to Oxford (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Hinton Waldrist include Longworth House (within half a mile north-east) and Appleton Manor (4.3 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in SN7, so your event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Church Road and Priors Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Hinton Waldrist, we cover Longworth (1 mile east), Kingston Bagpuize (2 miles east), Pusey (2 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Lamb And Flag Public House (0.9 miles south)
- 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