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Tapas Catering for Stoke Row events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Stoke Row: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Stoke Row
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tapas catering in Stoke Row, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater work receptions and tapas before paella, with Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Stoke Row, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote 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:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where we can cook in Stoke Row
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Stoke Row
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Tapas for events in Stoke Row
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Stoke Row, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stoke Row to Reading (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (2.7 miles east) and Mapledurham House (4.7 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Stoke Row is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9 and RG8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Stoke Row, we also cover Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Cherry Tree Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Stoke Row
What else we do in Stoke Row
Stoke Row questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot 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.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Stoke Row stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stoke Row
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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