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Tapas Catering for Mongewell events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Mongewell and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Mongewell events
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mongewell, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Tapas catering in Mongewell, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Mongewell, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Mongewell (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Mongewell stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Mongewell
Could we have live paella in Kinecroft?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Mongewell for guests?
Cholsey station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Events we cater in Mongewell
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Drinks receptions around Mongewell
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Mongewell will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Mongewell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Cholsey station is about 2.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (2.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mongewell, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area. Whether your event is on Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Mongewell include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Schools near Mongewell include Wallingford School (1.1 miles north) and Wallingford School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Nags Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Mongewell
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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