Oxfordshire · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wytham, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wytham.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Wytham?
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Wytham
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price Or The cost guide.
About our tapas catering in Wytham
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties, with croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Wytham, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Wytham (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Wytham
Wytham is about 4 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Wytham, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Guests travelling by rail: Oxford Parkway station is about 2.4 miles away. Historic buildings near Wytham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
For tapas catering in OX2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cassington (2 miles north-west), Botley (2 miles south), Dean Court (2 miles south), Farmoor (2 miles south-west) and Swinford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Wytham includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Wytham
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Wytham, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Wytham include Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.1 miles south-east) and Blenheim Palace (4.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Wytham is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
For event organisers in Wytham
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wytham: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Wytham?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
- 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