Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Marsh Baldon
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Marsh Baldon.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Marsh Baldon events
About our tapas catering in Marsh Baldon
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater table tapas as a starter and birthday drinks.
For a country party near Marsh Baldon, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Marsh Baldon (OX44)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Marsh Baldon
Could we have live paella in Nuneham Courtenay?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Marsh Baldon?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Marsh Baldon is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Marsh Baldon
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Marsh Baldon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Planning a tapas spread in Marsh Baldon
Marsh Baldon is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Marsh Baldon, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Marsh Baldon. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Marsh Baldon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Nuneham Courtenay have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area. Whether your event is on Baldon Lane and The Rickyard or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Marsh Baldon, we cover Berinsfield (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles south), Stadhampton (3 miles east), Brookhampton (3 miles east) and Drayton St Leonard (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west), Witney (15 miles north-west) and Thame (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (4.1 miles west) and Templars Square (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Marsh Baldon includes Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
Nearby places to Marsh Baldon
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What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Add a live paella main.
- 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