Isle of Wight · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Atherfield Green, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Atherfield Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Atherfield Green
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
About our tapas catering in Atherfield Green
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For office parties and launches and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Atherfield Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Atherfield Green (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Atherfield Green is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or PO38 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Your questions about tapas catering in Atherfield Green
Is Atherfield Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Atherfield Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Atherfield Green
Atherfield Green is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Atherfield Green and nearby villages. Atherfield Green is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our events stretch from Atherfield Green to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Atherfield Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Tapas catering in PO38 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Atherfield Green for tapas catering include Little Atherfield (1 mile north-west), Pyle (1 mile south-east), Chale Green (1 mile east), Shorwell (2 miles north) and Thorncross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles east) and Ventnor (6 miles east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are The Dinosaur Farm Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Atherfield Green includes Brighstone Down.
Nearby places to Atherfield Green
More for events in Atherfield Green
Occasions we cook for in Atherfield Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Atherfield Green:
- Evening grazing
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic houses near Atherfield Green include Wolverton Manor (2 miles north-west) and Westcourt Manor (2.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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