Isle of Wight · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Brook, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Brook and the Isle of Wight, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering near Brook
About our tapas catering in Brook
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Brook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Brook (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Other catering in Brook
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Brook: your questions answered
Is Brook too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Brook 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing 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.
Perfect for your event in Brook
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
For somewhere as remote as Brook, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Waiting staff for canapés.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Receptions and parties in Brook
Brook is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Brook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Brook is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brook to Southampton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Brook include Mottistone Manor (1.1 miles east) and Westcourt Manor (3.9 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Brook often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO30, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Carpenters Lane and Coastguard Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Dunsbury (1 mile north), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brook include Westover Down.
- 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