Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Hunny Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hunny Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Hunny Hill
How our tapas catering works in Hunny Hill
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and work receptions, serving croquetas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
In Hunny Hill, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Hunny Hill (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Hunny Hill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Events we cater in Hunny Hill
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Hunny Hill and the Isle of Wight:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Hunny Hill include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.9 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hunny Hill? 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 a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Hunny Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
FAQs for Hunny Hill
Can you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Hunny Hill?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cover Hunny Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hunny Hill is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hunny Hill
More for events in Hunny Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Hunny Hill
Hunny Hill is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Hunny Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hunny Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Seaclose Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO30, PO31 and PO41 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Foxes Road, Chain Lane and Wilver Road or the roads around them. Hunny Hill sits on or near the A3020 and A3054, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Parkhurst (1 mile north), Forest Side (1 mile west), Noke Common (1 mile north), Northwood (3 miles north) and Porchfield (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). Hunny Hill is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for events. Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke College (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Man in the Moon pub (under half a mile south-east)
- 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