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Tapas Catering in Isle of Wight

We cook at events in 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight for tapas catering, with everything cooked live on the day.

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Towns we cover in the Isle of Wight

Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Our tapas catering in the Isle of Wight

Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and tapas before paella.

We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks.

  1. Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
  2. We suggest a selection and a quote.
  3. We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
  4. Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
  5. We clear our equipment afterwards.

What you will pay

Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.

Why book with us

  • Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
  • Real theatre, not just catering
  • Catering across the Isle of Wight, including the Isle of Wight
  • Paella cooked from scratch on site

Get a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.

Around Newport

In Newport, that can mean a party near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park. Nearby too are Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (less than half a mile south). Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.

Receptions and parties in the Isle of Wight

Tapas work for town receptions and village parties across the Isle of Wight. Around 116 places in the Isle of Wight are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Newport: Historic houses near Newport include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.5 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Man in the Moon. Evening receptions in Newport stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.

How we price tapas catering

The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:

  • The length of service
  • Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
  • Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
  • Plates, cutlery and glassware

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.

Getting an accurate quote

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

  • Whether the venue has crockery or staff
  • The courses you’d like
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
  • A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.

Before you choose a spot

Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

  • Space on each table
  • A spot for our serving station
  • Venue approval for outside catering

Occasions we cook for in the Isle of Wight

One spread covers many tastes and diets.

In the Isle of Wight and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:

  • Engagement drinks
  • Sharing boards for evening guests
  • Cocktail parties
  • Launches and office parties

Planners, venues and businesses

Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Questions from the Isle of Wight

Who clears up?

We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

What does tapas catering cost?

It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.

How do you work out quantities?

We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.

Do you do vegan paella?

Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.

What if the weather’s bad?

A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.

Do you offer halal options?

We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.

Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?

Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.

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  • 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

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