Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Rew Street
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rew Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Rew Street
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Rew Street
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo and more.
Near Rew Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Rew Street (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Rew Street
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Rew Street to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Rew Street is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from Rew Street to Southampton (12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Rew Street frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints' Church. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31. Your event could be at a home on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road. We also cook at events in Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Open spaces near Rew Street include Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Nearby places to Rew Street
Other catering in Rew Street
Why choose tapas catering in Rew Street?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rew Street book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Historic houses near Rew Street include Osborne House (2.8 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.1 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
What happens on the day
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 still served fresh. Evening receptions in Rew Street stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Rew Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Rew Street questions
Can you cook near the sea around Rew Street?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Rew Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rew Street. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
Rew Street is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Rew Street hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- 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