Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Gaskins
Looking for tapas catering in Gaskins? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Gaskins?
Why choose tapas catering in Gaskins?
Tapas are sociable food.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Gaskins and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Historic buildings near Gaskins often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
About our tapas catering in Gaskins
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and cocktail parties, with tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Gaskins, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What else we do in Gaskins
Receptions and parties in Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO33 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Brading station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO36. Close by, we cover events in St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Gaskins is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Gaskins
We are having a ceremony at St Catherine-by-the-Green: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Gaskins for guests?
Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Gaskins 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
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Include staff for canapés
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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