Oxfordshire · England
Tapas Catering for Worton events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Worton and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Worton?
Planning a tapas spread in Worton
Worton is about 3 miles south-west of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Worton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Hanborough station is about 2.3 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Yarnton (1 mile east), Begbroke (2 miles north-east), Bladon (2 miles north), Church Hanborough (2 miles north-west) and Thrupp (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (7 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Bus Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Oxford Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Bartholomew School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Tapas catering in Worton, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We are often asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Worton, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Worton (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for Worton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Worton close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Also in Worton
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Worton stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Worton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Why choose tapas catering in Worton?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Worton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- 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