Isle of Wight · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Moortown, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Moortown.
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Moortown?
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Moortown has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Tell 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Moortown? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Moortown, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Typical bookings include tapas before paella and sharing tapas starters, with gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Moortown, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Moortown (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Towns and villages near Moortown
What else we do in Moortown
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Moortown
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles west) and Westcourt Manor (1.6 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Include staff for canapés
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Planning a tapas spread in Moortown
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Moortown and the surrounding area. Moortown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Moortown to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Mary's Church. Historic buildings near Moortown often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Brighstone Village Museum (under half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Moortown includes Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Bishops pub (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Why choose live paella in Moortown?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Moortown
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Moortown and across the Isle of Wight
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Moortown: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St. Mary's Church: 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.
Is Moortown too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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