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Tapas & canapé catering in Staplers, Isle of Wight
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Staplers.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Staplers
Tapas catering in Staplers, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is engagement parties and launches and office parties, we can cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
Around Staplers, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Staplers (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
For somewhere as remote as Staplers, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Staplers until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Questions from Staplers
Can you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
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 if the weather’s bad?
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.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What affects the price in Staplers
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Who books tapas catering in Staplers?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Staplers often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas for events in Staplers
Staplers is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Staplers or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Staplers to Southampton (16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Staplers include Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Arreton Manor (2 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO30, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Pan Lane, Ash Road and Mews Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Staplers, we also cover Barton (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile north-west), Fairlee (1 mile north-west), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Wootton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (4 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Staplers include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.8 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bargeman's Rest pub (0.7 miles west)
Places near Staplers
Other catering in Staplers
- 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