Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering in Southford
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Southford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Southford events
Tapas catering in Southford, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it is tapas starters and engagement celebrations, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Southford, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Southford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Southford
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Southford and across the Isle of Wight
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Places near Southford
Other catering in Southford
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Occasions we cook for in Southford
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Southford include Sheat Manor (3.7 miles north) and Gatcombe House (4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Southford: venues and local tips
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For tapas catering in Southford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Southford is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Southford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO38 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Southford includes Stenbury Down.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Southford 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 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Southford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Southford
Which station should guests use for Southford?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Southford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater in Southford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Southford is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Southford is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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