Isle of Wight · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Norton Green, Isle of Wight
Planning tapas catering in Norton Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Norton Green
Tapas catering for your event in Norton Green
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches.
Near Norton Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Norton Green (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Also near Norton Green
Also in Norton Green
Tapas for events in Norton Green
Norton Green is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Norton Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Norton Green is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cook right across the region, from Norton Green to Southampton (16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.5 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints' Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in PO40, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Norton Green and Pixley Hill. Nearby, we also cater events in Freshwater (1 mile south), Colwell (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south), Totland (1 mile south-west) and Afton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east), Barton (10 miles east) and Hunny Hill (10 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles north) and Yarmouth Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (1.2 miles south-west)
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Norton Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Norton Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:05pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Norton Green 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 will advise.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Norton Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Norton Green for guests?
Lymington Pier station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Why choose tapas catering in Norton Green?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Norton Green, people book us for events such as:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Norton Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
- 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