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Tapas Catering in Wallingford
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wallingford and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Wallingford
Your questions about tapas catering in Wallingford
Can you cook in Kinecroft?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary-le-More: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
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 do tapas on their own?
Absolutely.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Tapas catering in Wallingford, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
Tapas make a party in Wallingford easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Wallingford
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Wallingford
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in Wallingford stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Wallingford?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wallingford
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Wallingford
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Wallingford, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary-le-More.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Tapas for events in Wallingford
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX10 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Wallingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
A picnic in Kinecroft? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near Wallingford often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Wallingford is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Wallingford include the A4130, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (within half a mile north-east) and Wallingford School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile east)
- 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