Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Apse Heath events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Apse Heath. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering near Apse Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our tapas catering works in Apse Heath
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and birthday drinks, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Apse Heath, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Places near Apse Heath
What else we do in Apse Heath
What affects the price in Apse Heath
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or PO36 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
Apse Heath is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
FAQs for Apse Heath
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Apse Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Apse Heath?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Apse Heath
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Apse Heath and across the Isle of Wight
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Apse Heath: venues and local tips
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO36 area, we can bring the pans to you. Apse Heath is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Apse Heath, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Apse Heath include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO36, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Apse Heath, we also cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Who books tapas catering in Apse Heath?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
In Apse Heath and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally 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 Apse Heath stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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