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Tapas Catering for Noke Common events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Noke Common and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Noke Common
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How our tapas catering works in Noke Common
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella.
Near Noke Common, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
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.
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Tapas for events in Noke Common
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Noke Common to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Noke Common include Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and Osborne House (2.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. John the Baptist. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Noke Common for tapas catering include Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Stag pub (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Noke Common until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Noke Common
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Noke Common, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
For somewhere as remote as Noke Common, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Events we cater in Noke Common
They work for any size of event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
A picnic in Seaclose Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Noke Common questions
Can you cook near the sea around Noke Common?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Could we have live paella in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
- 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