Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Lake
Planning tapas catering in Lake? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Lake
How our tapas catering works in Lake
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Lake. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook padrón peppers, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Around Lake, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
For somewhere as remote as Lake, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lake
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
What else we do in Lake
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Lake is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lake? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Lake
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Lake: venues and local tips
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. For tapas catering in Lake, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lake. We cater in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Lake to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (1.7 miles south) and Morton Manor (1.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. For guests coming by train, Lake station is in Lake itself. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO36 and PO37, we can cook for your guests. From Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Lake include the A3055, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Lake for tapas catering include Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Nearby you’ll also find National Poo Museum (within half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Common questions in Lake
We’re having a ceremony at Church of The Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Lake?
Lake station, in Lake itself.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lake?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater in Lake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lake is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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