Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Little Wittenham
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Little Wittenham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering for Little Wittenham events
Tapas catering for your event in Little Wittenham
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Little Wittenham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Drinks receptions around Little Wittenham
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Little Wittenham and the surrounding area. Little Wittenham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. Historic houses near Little Wittenham include Brightwell Manor (1.7 miles south-east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (1.8 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Anywhere in OX14, we can bring tapas catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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’ll do the cooking.
For event organisers in Little Wittenham
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Nearby places to Little Wittenham
What else we do in Little Wittenham
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Wittenham
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Little Wittenham has daylight until about 9:25pm 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Wittenham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Little Wittenham?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Appleford station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
FAQs for Little Wittenham
Do you come out to small places like Little Wittenham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Little Wittenham?
Appleford station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
- 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