Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Shilton
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Shilton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near Shilton
How our tapas catering works in Shilton
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For tapas before paella and engagement celebrations, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Shilton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Shilton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Shilton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shilton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Shilton
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shilton
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Shilton
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
Historic houses near Shilton include Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Questions from Shilton
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Shilton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What else we do in Shilton
Receptions and parties in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Shilton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Shilton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Rood.
Anywhere in OX18, we can bring tapas catering to you. From The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Shilton, we also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is 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’s light in Shilton until about 9:30pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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