Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Bembridge events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bembridge and the Isle of Wight, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Bembridge
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Bembridge
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Bembridge, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and office parties and launches.
For a party in a place like Bembridge, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Bembridge (PO35)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Bembridge 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
For somewhere as remote as Bembridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Towns and villages near Bembridge
Other catering in Bembridge
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Bembridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For event organisers in Bembridge
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning a tapas spread in Bembridge
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO35 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Bembridge is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Brading station is about 2.4 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Bembridge Methodist Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the PO35 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Nearby you’ll also find Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bembridge School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Bembridge
They work for any size of event.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bembridge, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Historic houses near Bembridge include Yaverland Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Morton Manor (2.9 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Bembridge questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We’re having a ceremony at Bembridge Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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