Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Uffington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Uffington.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Uffington
Tapas catering for your event in Uffington
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Uffington, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Uffington (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Uffington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Receptions and parties in Uffington
Uffington is about 6 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the SN7 area, we can cook for your guests. Uffington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Uffington include Ashdown House (4.8 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Uffington is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in SN7, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and White Horse, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Baulking (1 mile north-east), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (3 miles north), Little Coxwell (3 miles north-west) and Stanford in the Vale (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (6 miles east) and Grove (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Uffington Museum (less than half a mile west) and Faringdon Castle (4 miles north). Not far away are Seven Barrows and Dragon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Baker's Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Include staff for canapés
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Uffington
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Uffington
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Uffington has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Uffington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For event organisers in Uffington
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Who books tapas catering in Uffington?
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Uffington book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Uffington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Also near Uffington
More for events in Uffington
- 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