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Tapas & canapé catering in Sarsden, Oxfordshire
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sarsden and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Sarsden events
Tapas catering for your event in Sarsden
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés.
Near Sarsden, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Sarsden stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sarsden
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Sarsden
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Sarsden
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Sarsden questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Sarsden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the 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 do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Nearby places to Sarsden
More for events in Sarsden
Why choose tapas catering in Sarsden?
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Sarsden book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Table tapas as a starter
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
Receptions and parties in Sarsden
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Events in Sarsden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kingham station, about 2.2 miles west. Historic houses near Sarsden include Chastleton House (4.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in OX7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Sarsden for tapas catering include Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.6 miles north-west)
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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