Chef Nino Catering Experience
Tapas Menu
“We deliver Spain’s best, one tapa at a time.”
The Heart of Spain at Your Doorstep
More than just a meal — we transform your event into a culinary spectacle.
Chef Nino personally prepares every tapa and paella live and on-site, bringing the vibrant energy of Spanish gastronomy directly to your guests. Every booking is a turnkey, premium experience — we manage every detail of the culinary production so you can focus entirely on your guests.
Our professional team prepares every dish live under our signature Chef's Pavilion, bringing the heat and heart of Spanish cooking directly to your outdoor event. From fire to plate — served exactly at its peak.
Freshness Under the Pavilion
A coordinated team — from fire to your plate.
The Atmosphere
A professional 10′ × 10′ Chef's Pavilion with premium linens and authentic Spanish décor.
The Service
Elegant buffet-style presentation with high-quality dinnerware, napkins, and polished utensils.
Live Culinary Support
Assistant chefs work alongside Chef Nino, hand-crafting tapas and monitoring paella fires to ensure perfection in real-time.
Dedicated Service
Our servers ensure a continuous flow of food and attentive hospitality throughout the entire feast.
Signature Accompaniments
Add to any order for a complete, balanced meal.
What's Included
Salad · Bread · Signature Sip · Sweet Finale4 items
Traditional Mixed Salad
A vibrant Spanish garden salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, white asparagus, tuna, and egg.
Galician Bread Basket
Crusty Galician-style bread served with house-made artisanal spreads.
The Signature Sip
Non-alcoholic Tinto de Verano with pomegranate, berries, citrus, and mint.
The Sweet Finale
Traditional Crema Catalana with silky custard and a hand-torched caramelized top.
Tapas Calientes
Hot Tapas
Prepared live on-site — straight from the fire to your plate.
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Hot Tapas
Prepared live on-site — straight from the fire to your plate.
The Classics
Las Clásicas4 dishes
Croquette Gallery
Croquetas6 dishes
From the Sea
Del Mar7 dishes
# 11Sizzling Garlic ShrimpGambas al Ajillo
Shrimp sizzling in garlic, olive oil, sherry, and parsley.
# 12Galician-Style OctopusPulpo a la Gallega
Tender octopus with potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and smoked paprika.
# 13Clams in Fisherman's SauceAlmejas a la Marinera
Fresh clams in a delicate white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce.
# 14Light & Crispy Roman-Style SquidCalamares a la Romana
Lightly battered squid fried until crisp and golden.
# 15Adobo-Seasoned Fish CubesCuadros de Pescado
Golden fish cubes seasoned with adobo and served with lime alioli.
# 16Seafood-Stuffed Piquillo PeppersPiquillos Rellenos de Marisco
Fire-roasted peppers stuffed with a rich seafood filling.
# 17Salted Cod-Stuffed Piquillo PeppersPiquillos Rellenos de Bacalao
Roasted peppers filled with creamy bacalao brandade.
From the Land
De la Tierra7 dishes
Montaditos & Sandwiches
Bocadillos3 dishes
Tapas Frías
Cold Tapas
Chilled boards, conservas, soups, and salads.
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Cold Tapas
Chilled boards, conservas, soups, and salads.
Nino's Signature Selection Board
Charcutería · Quesos · ConservasBuild your board
A selection of premium conservas, charcuterie, cheeses, sweet accents, fruits, and artisan bread. Each board is capped at 25 servings for freshness; for larger parties we pair multiple “Sister Boards” into one continuous grazing station.
Paper-thin slices of naturally cured mountain ham, served at room temperature.
Traditional dry-cured pork sausage with smoky Pimentón de la Vera and garlic.
A lean, dry-cured sausage seasoned with sea salt and whole black peppercorns.
Aged sheep's milk cheese from La Mancha — firm, buttery, and slightly nutty.
Creamy goat's milk cheese with a bright, tangy finish.
A smooth, balanced cheese made from cow, goat, and sheep's milk.
Membrillo and black fig jam to balance the savory meats and cheeses.
Grapes, dried apricots, and Medjool dates for fresh, natural sweetness.
Sea salt-roasted Marcona almonds for a crisp, elegant finish.
Anchovy, Olive & Piparra Skewer — a classic Basque skewer with anchovy, olive, and piparra pepper.
Cornichon & Pickled Onion Skewers — bright, crisp skewers with a tangy bite.
Premium olives filled with anchovy, Manchego, and chorizo.
Tender octopus rounds seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and a signature dust of smoked pimentón.
Succulent squid pieces simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made from their own natural ink, sautéed onions, and a hint of wine.
Plump, hand-selected mussels preserved in a traditional escabeche — a bright marinade of vinegar, olive oil, laurel, and pimentón.
Hand-filleted, salt-cured Cantabrian anchovies.
Toasted baguette slices brushed with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
Chilled Soups
Sopas Frías2 dishes
Cold Salads
Ensaladas Frías3 dishes
Served at Room Temperature
Ambient Tapas
Cured meats, stuffed olives, and Spain's finest tinned seafood.
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Ambient Tapas
Cured meats, stuffed olives, and Spain's finest tinned seafood.
Cured Meats
Embutidos y Charcutería4 dishes
Stuffed Olives
Gildas y Aceitunas4 dishes
Premium Tinned Seafood
Conservas Selectas2 dishes
Toasted Breads
Tostadas2 dishes
Booking & Cancellation
We understand plans can change. Here's what to expect.
Reservation Policy
A 20% non-refundable retainer is required to reserve your date. The final balance is due 10 days before the event. Payment via secure invoice link or Zelle — include your invoice number in the memo.
Cancellation Schedule
- More than 7 days before: Refund of all payments except the 20% deposit.
- 4 to 7 days before: 50% of the total event cost is non-refundable.
- 3 days or less before: 100% of the total event cost is non-refundable.
Package Notes
Standard packages yield 25 servings. Event minimum: 25 servings or $1,000 in food minimum, whichever is greater. All service charges and gratuities are established exclusively via signed catering agreement.