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Tapas & canapé catering in Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Looking for tapas catering in Postcombe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Postcombe
About our tapas catering in Postcombe
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
Near Postcombe, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Postcombe (OX9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Drinks receptions around Postcombe
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Events in Postcombe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Postcombe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Postcombe to Oxford (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (0.8 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postcombe, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the OX9 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Postcombe for tapas catering include South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include England's Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Postcombe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Postcombe
Do you come out to small places like Postcombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Postcombe has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Postcombe
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Postcombe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Postcombe
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Postcombe
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Postcombe
Other catering in Postcombe
- 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