Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Kingston Bagpuize: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Kingston Bagpuize?
How our tapas catering works in Kingston Bagpuize
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a party in a place like Kingston Bagpuize, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Kingston Bagpuize (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
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.
Your questions about tapas catering in Kingston Bagpuize
How far is Kingston Bagpuize from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How much does tapas catering cost in Kingston Bagpuize?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Kingston Bagpuize has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingston Bagpuize
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Receptions and parties in Kingston Bagpuize
Kingston Bagpuize is about 6 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Kingston Bagpuize. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingston Bagpuize include Longworth House (1.4 miles north-west) and Appleton Manor (3.3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Kingston Bagpuize often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in OX13, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Faringdon Road, Southmoor Gardens and Redwood Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Longworth (1 mile north-west), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles west), Lyford (3 miles south), Charney Bassett (3 miles south-west) and Pusey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.1 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local pubs include The Hinds Head pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Kingston Bagpuize
What else we do in Kingston Bagpuize
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- 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