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Tapas Catering in Horton-cum-Studley
Looking for tapas catering in Horton-cum-Studley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Planning an event in Horton-cum-Studley?
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Tapas catering for your event in Horton-cum-Studley
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Near Horton-cum-Studley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Horton-cum-Studley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why choose live paella in Horton-cum-Studley?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Horton-cum-Studley
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Horton-cum-Studley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Horton-cum-Studley is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Horton-cum-Studley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Receptions and parties in Horton-cum-Studley
Horton-cum-Studley is about 6 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Horton-cum-Studley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Horton-cum-Studley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
A picnic in Katie and George Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Barnabas.
We cover events in every part of the OX33 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Green, Church Lane and Oakley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Murcott (2 miles north), Fencott (3 miles north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (3 miles north-west), Upper Arncott (3 miles north) and Merton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south-west), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Horton-cum-Studley include Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
Horton-cum-Studley questions
Do you come out to small places like Horton-cum-Studley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Katie and George Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose tapas catering in Horton-cum-Studley?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Islip station, about 4.4 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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