Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Totland events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Totland and the surrounding area.
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Totland?
Tapas catering in Totland, made fresh on the day
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Totland. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re frequently booked for tapas starters and tapas and paella menus.
Around Totland, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Totland
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Totland
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Totland
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Totland
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Who books tapas catering in Totland?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Totland
More for events in Totland
Tapas for events in Totland
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your event in Totland, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Totland to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Totland, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the PO39 and PO40 postcode area. From Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the B3322, Totland is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Totland include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby, you will find Colwell Bay Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Medina (under half a mile north)
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Totland until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
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