Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Sun Rising events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sun Rising.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Sun Rising?
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Sun Rising until about 9:30pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Sun Rising? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering for your event in Sun Rising
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For drinks reception canapés and receptions and drinks parties, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
For a country party near Sun Rising, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Sun Rising (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Sun Rising?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Sun Rising:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near Sun Rising frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What else we do in Sun Rising
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Common questions in Sun Rising
Is Sun Rising too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, 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 Sun Rising
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Receptions and parties in Sun Rising
Sun Rising is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX15 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (0.5 miles east) and Farnborough Hall (4.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
We cook at events all over OX15. Streets in the area include Sun Rising Hill and Sugarswell Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Sun Rising for tapas catering include Edgehill (1 mile north-east), Ratley (2 miles north-east) and Hornton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.4 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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