Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Kingston Stert
Planning tapas catering in Kingston Stert? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Kingston Stert?
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
How our tapas catering works in Kingston Stert
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for drinks parties and receptions and tapas with a paella main course.
Near Kingston Stert, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Kingston Stert (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Kingston Stert
Kingston Stert is about 3 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingston Stert or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kingston Stert is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kingston Stert to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Kingston Stert, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Kingston Stert, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over OX39. We also cook at events in Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Emmington (1 mile north-east), Chinnor (2 miles east), Towersey (3 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (9 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (0.5 miles north)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re 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.
Events we cater in Kingston Stert
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Kingston Stert and Oxfordshire:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (2.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Kingston Stert questions
How far is Kingston Stert from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Kingston Stert
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Kingston Stert is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in Kingston Stert
- 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