Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Princelett
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Princelett and the surrounding area.
- Engagement drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Princelett
About our tapas catering in Princelett
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Princelett, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Princelett (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around Princelett
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO36 area, we can bring the pans to you. Princelett is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Princelett, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO36, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
FAQs for Princelett
What’s the nearest station to Princelett for guests?
Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much does tapas catering cost in Princelett?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Princelett? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Princelett
More for events in Princelett
Perfect for your event in Princelett
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Engagement parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Princelett until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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