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Tapas & canapé catering in Weston Otmoor, Oxfordshire
Planning tapas catering in Weston Otmoor? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Weston Otmoor
Tapas catering in Weston Otmoor, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, serving tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Weston Otmoor, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Weston Otmoor (OX25, OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Who books tapas catering in Weston Otmoor?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Weston Otmoor, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Weston Otmoor
Is Weston Otmoor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Weston Otmoor for guests?
Islip station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cover Weston Otmoor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Weston Otmoor is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Tell us what role tapas play
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Also near Weston Otmoor
What else we do in Weston Otmoor
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Weston Otmoor is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events generally cost less per head, 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 Weston Otmoor
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Weston Otmoor and across Oxfordshire
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Weston Otmoor
Weston Otmoor is about 4 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX25 area, we can cook for your guests. Weston Otmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Weston Otmoor to Oxford (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
Here we cover the OX25 and OX5 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road, Knowle Lane and Oxford Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Weston Otmoor, we cover Weston-on-the-Green (1 mile west), Bletchingdon (3 miles west), Islip (3 miles south-west), Kirtlington (3 miles west) and Hampton Poyle (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (13 miles south-west) and Thame (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Bicester Avenue (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Weston Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
What affects the price in Weston Otmoor
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Weston Otmoor? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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