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Tapas & canapé catering in Nuffield, Oxfordshire
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 Nuffield.
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Nuffield
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Tapas catering in Nuffield, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for engagement drinks and tapas starters.
Near Nuffield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Nuffield (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Nuffield questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Nuffield close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Nuffield?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Nuffield and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
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How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Nuffield until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Nuffield
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Nuffield
Nuffield is about 8 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Nuffield and nearby villages. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (4.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (4.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Nuffield is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Churchfield, Timbers Lane and Nuffield Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Heath End (1 mile south), Stoke Row (2 miles south), Checkendon (2 miles south), Ipsden (2 miles south-west) and Hook End (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Nuffield
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Nuffield and Oxfordshire:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Nuffield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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