Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Moulsford, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Moulsford and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Moulsford?
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Moulsford
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it is work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Moulsford, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Moulsford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Moulsford questions
Is Moulsford close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Moulsford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Moulsford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Moulsford and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Places near Moulsford
Other catering in Moulsford
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Moulsford 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Moulsford
Moulsford is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Moulsford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Moulsford. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Moulsford to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.9 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (4.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Moulsford, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Street, Glebe Close and Willow Court Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Moulsford for tapas catering include South Stoke (1 mile east), Cholsey (1 mile north), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles south) and Goring (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Moulsford includes Withymead Nature Reserve and Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include South Stoke Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Perch and Pike pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Moulsford?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
In Moulsford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in Moulsford
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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