Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Foreland Fields
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Foreland Fields and across the Isle of Wight.
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Foreland Fields
Tapas catering in Foreland Fields, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and tapas starters.
For a country party near Foreland Fields, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Foreland Fields until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
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’ll put together a menu and price.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where we can cook in Foreland Fields
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
For somewhere as remote as Foreland Fields, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
More for events in Foreland Fields
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. 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 will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Foreland Fields? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Your questions about tapas catering in Foreland Fields
Do you come out to small places like Foreland Fields?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Luke?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much does tapas catering cost in Foreland Fields?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Planning a tapas spread in Foreland Fields
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Foreland Fields are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our events stretch from Foreland Fields to Southampton (21 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Saint Luke, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Yaverland Manor (2.6 miles west) and Morton Manor (3.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO35, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 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 contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Foreland Fields includes Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Foreland Fields include Bembridge School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Crab and Lobster Inn (under half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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