Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for South Stoke events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in South Stoke and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in South Stoke
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Tapas catering in South Stoke, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and tapas before paella, serving tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas.
For a country party near South Stoke, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why South Stoke hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Your questions about tapas catering in South Stoke
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like South Stoke?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Perfect for your event in South Stoke
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.5 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (4.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in South Stoke is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
South Stoke: venues and local tips
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in South Stoke, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Stoke to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Historic buildings near South Stoke frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Stoke, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the RG8 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cranford House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Perch and Pike pub (within half a mile south-west)
Other catering in South Stoke
- 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