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Tapas Catering for Shanklin Village events
Planning tapas catering in Shanklin Village? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering near Shanklin Village
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Shanklin Village
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks, with tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
For a London drinks party in Shanklin Village, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. For tapas catering in Shanklin Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Shanklin Village has its own station, Belmont station. Historic buildings near Shanklin Village often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cook at events all over SM2 and SM5. From York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shanklin Village include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Avenue Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
Also near Shanklin Village
Also in Shanklin Village
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Shanklin Village
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
A picnic in Manor Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Serving boards and crockery.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Where we can cook in Shanklin Village
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
As a London location, Shanklin Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Shanklin Village until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Shanklin Village
Which station should guests use for Shanklin Village?
Belmont station, in Shanklin Village itself.
Could we have live paella in Manor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
- 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