Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Horley, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Horley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Horley events
What affects the price in Horley
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Tapas catering in Horley, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and drinks parties and receptions.
In a rural spot like Horley, 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.
- Location
- Horley (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Horley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Here’s how the day normally 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. Sunset in Horley 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 set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Horley
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Horley
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning a tapas spread in Horley
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Horley and nearby villages. Horley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Horley to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Upton House (3.2 miles west) and Farnborough Hall (3.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Manor Orchard and Little Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Horley for tapas catering include Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Horley
Is Horley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Horley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Horley.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Occasions we cook for in Horley
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Horley:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
Historic buildings near Horley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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