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Tapas Catering in New Hinksey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in New Hinksey.
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in New Hinksey
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About our tapas catering in New Hinksey
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Popular choices include tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and welcome-drink canapés.
In New Hinksey, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in New Hinksey
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near New Hinksey include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.4 miles north) and Garsington Manor (4.4 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around New Hinksey, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the OX1 and OX4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane. Other places close to New Hinksey for tapas catering include South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near New Hinksey include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Monmouth pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
Where we can cook in New Hinksey
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in New Hinksey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Common questions in New Hinksey
Can you cook in South Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in New Hinksey stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in New Hinksey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in New Hinksey
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Oxford station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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