Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering in Stanton St John
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stanton St John: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Stanton St John
About our tapas catering in Stanton St John
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham, and we are often booked for office parties and launches and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Stanton St John, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- The number of people
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Stanton St John
Other catering in Stanton St John
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanton St John
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Stanton St John and across Oxfordshire
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Stanton St John
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Stanton St John, people book us for events such as:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
A picnic in Katie and George Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
Stanton St John questions
Could we have live paella in Katie and George Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Stanton St John?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stanton St John
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas for events in Stanton St John
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Stanton St John, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Baptist. Guests travelling by rail: Islip station is about 4.5 miles away.
For tapas catering in OX33, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanton St John includes Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Stanton St John stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanton St John? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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