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Tapas Catering in Stanford in the Vale
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Stanford in the Vale. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Stanford in the Vale
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanford in the Vale
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Stanford in the Vale, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a party in a place like Stanford in the Vale, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Stanford in the Vale (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Stanford in the Vale
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Occasions we cook for in Stanford in the Vale
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Denys, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
For event organisers in Stanford in the Vale
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Stanford in the Vale: venues and local tips
Stanford in the Vale is about 5 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Events in Stanford in the Vale are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Stanford in the Vale to Oxford (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (4.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Stanford in the Vale frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
For tapas catering in SN7, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Heigham Court and Fawkner Way. Nearby, we also cater events in Bow (1 mile east), Hatford (1 mile north), Shellingford (1 mile west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (3 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Dragon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse & Jockey pub (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Stanford in the Vale stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Stanford in the Vale
How far is Stanford in the Vale from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Denys: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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