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Tapas Catering in Leafield
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Leafield and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Leafield
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Leafield hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Tapas catering in Leafield, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Leafield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Leafield (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Nearby places to Leafield
Other catering in Leafield
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Leafield has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Leafield: venues and local tips
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Events in Leafield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Leafield is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Leafield to Oxford (14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (2.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across OX29. Your event could be at a home on Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
Questions from Leafield
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Leafield for guests?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Leafield?
We do. We cook at events in Leafield and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Perfect for your event in Leafield
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Leafield, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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