Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Kingston Lisle.
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering for Kingston Lisle events
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
How our tapas catering works in Kingston Lisle
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and work receptions, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Kingston Lisle, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Kingston Lisle (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Kingston Lisle has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kingston Lisle, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Kingston Lisle
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
Receptions and parties in Kingston Lisle
Kingston Lisle is about 5 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX12 area, we can bring the pans to you. Kingston Lisle is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Kingston Lisle to Oxford (17 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Kingston Lisle include Ashdown House (4.7 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Kingston Lisle is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in OX12, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Hill View, Drove Way and Fawler Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Kingston Lisle, we also cover Westcot (1 mile east), Sparsholt (1 mile east), Woolstone (2 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (5 miles east) and Grove (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kingston Lisle includes Whitehorse Hill and Seven Barrows.
Why choose live paella in Kingston Lisle?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingston Lisle
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Kingston Lisle questions
Is Kingston Lisle close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What affects the price in Kingston Lisle
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
- 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