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Tapas & canapé catering in Wootton, Oxfordshire
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wootton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Wootton
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Tapas catering for your event in Wootton
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Whether it is engagement parties and evening grazing, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Wootton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Wootton (OX13, OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What affects the price in Wootton
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wootton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Wootton: venues and local tips
Wootton is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Wootton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Wootton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Historic buildings near Wootton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (2 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Tapas catering in OX13 and OX1 is planned around your venue and timings. From Home Close, Candy Way and Mitchell Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Wootton on the B4017, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Henwood (1 mile north), Cumnor (2 miles north-west), Appleton (2 miles west), Chawley (2 miles north) and Dean Court (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (13 miles west) and Thame (15 miles east).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bystander pub (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Wootton
What else we do in Wootton
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Wootton
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Events we cater in Wootton
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: Radley station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Wootton
What’s the nearest station to Wootton for guests?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Wootton close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you come to Wootton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wootton. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Wootton is around 9:25pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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