Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Haylands events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Haylands. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering in Haylands
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Tapas catering for your event in Haylands
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s office parties and launches and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a party in a place like Haylands, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Haylands (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Other catering in Haylands
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Haylands
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
Haylands is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Haylands
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Haylands has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Haylands, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Common questions in Haylands
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Haylands: venues and local tips
Haylands is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Haylands and the surrounding area. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Ryde St Johns Road station is about 0.9 miles away. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Play Lane, Pell Lane and Upton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Haylands for tapas catering include Upton (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile east), Binstead (1 mile north-west) and Elmfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles north). The countryside around Haylands includes Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Haylands include Ryde Academy (less than half a mile north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Perfect for your event in Haylands
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (2.5 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.3 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Haylands
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Haylands? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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