Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Marston
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Marston and across Oxfordshire.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Marston
Tapas catering in Marston, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Marston. Whether it is anniversary parties and cocktail parties, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and tortilla española.
Near Marston, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Marston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for Marston
Could we have live paella in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Marston close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater in Marston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Marston is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Marston has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Why choose live paella in Marston?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Marston
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
Tapas for events in Marston
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX3, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3 and OX2, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Marston, we also cover Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Swan School (within half a mile south-west) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west)
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Who books tapas catering in Marston?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Parks such as Oxford University Parks have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Nearby places to Marston
More for events in Marston
- 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