Isle of Wight · England
Tapas Catering for Wellow events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wellow: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Wellow
Wellow: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Wellow?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Wellow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cater in Wellow?
Yes, we do. Wellow is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How our tapas catering works in Wellow
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For drinks reception canapés and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas for your guests.
For a country party near Wellow, 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
- Wellow (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Wellow until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:05pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Wellow
For event organisers in Wellow
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Drinks receptions around Wellow
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Wellow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Wellow to Southampton (16 miles away).
Historic buildings near Wellow often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (2.8 miles south) and Swainston Manor (3.2 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the PO41 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
For somewhere as remote as Wellow, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Wellow?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own 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