Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Salford, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Salford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Salford events
Tapas catering for your event in Salford
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For engagement drinks and launches and office parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
For a country party near Salford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Salford (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Salford, and we will put together a menu and price.
Occasions we cook for in Salford
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Salford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kingham station, about 3.9 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
For event organisers in Salford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Towns and villages near Salford
More for events in Salford
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Salford
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Salford
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Salford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Salford is around 9:30pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Planning a tapas spread in Salford
Salford is about 12 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Salford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Salford. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Salford to Oxford (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chastleton House (2.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Wherever your event is in OX7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Roses Lane, Orchard Close and Cooks Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Salford, we also cover Over Norton (2 miles east), Chipping Norton (2 miles south-east), Churchill (3 miles south), Sarsden (3 miles south) and Great Rollright (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (13 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (13 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Neithrop (12 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wheelbarrow Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and Chipping Norton Museum of Local History (1.6 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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