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Tapas & canapé catering in Little Coxwell, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Little Coxwell and across Oxfordshire.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Little Coxwell
Tapas catering for your event in Little Coxwell
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Typical bookings include evening sharing boards and engagement drinks, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Near Little Coxwell, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Little Coxwell (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Little Coxwell
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Little Coxwell until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Little Coxwell? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Little Coxwell
Do you come out to small places like Little Coxwell?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
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.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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Tapas for events in Little Coxwell
Little Coxwell is about 1 mile south of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Little Coxwell or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little Coxwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Little Coxwell to Oxford (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Little Coxwell include Buscot Park (3.2 miles north-west) and Kelmscott Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Little Coxwell, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in SN7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Faringdon (1 mile north), Fernham (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles east), Baulking (3 miles south-east) and Uffington (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Faringdon Museum (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Infant School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Eagle Tavern (within half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Coxwell
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Who books tapas catering in Little Coxwell?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Coxwell and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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