Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Risinghurst, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Risinghurst and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Risinghurst
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Risinghurst
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
About our tapas catering in Risinghurst
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and evening grazing, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
Around Risinghurst, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Risinghurst (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Towns and villages near Risinghurst
Also in Risinghurst
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning a tapas spread in Risinghurst
Risinghurst is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Risinghurst, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Risinghurst is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic buildings near Risinghurst frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.5 miles west.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Mark Road, Kiln Lane and Pitts Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shotover Hill (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile north-west), Forest Hill (2 miles east), Horspath (2 miles south-east) and Stanton St John (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (2.2 miles south-west) and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (less than half a mile west) and Cheney School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Risinghurst
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Risinghurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Risinghurst include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.5 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.5 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella compared with other options
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
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Risinghurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Risinghurst for guests?
Oxford station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Stansfeld Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Risinghurst is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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