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Tapas & canapé catering in Yarnton, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Yarnton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Yarnton
Why choose live paella in Yarnton?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Yarnton
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For sharing boards for evening guests and drinks reception canapés, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Yarnton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Yarnton (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
What else we do in Yarnton
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For event organisers in Yarnton
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Yarnton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
Yarnton: venues and local tips
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For tapas catering in Yarnton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles east.
Wherever your event is in OX5, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Yarnton includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Yarnton stay light until about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from Yarnton
What’s the nearest station to Yarnton for guests?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Is Yarnton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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