Stylized Spanish flag icon in red and yellow — representing the authentic flavors of Spain at Tapeo catering Phoenix and Scottsdale

THE FLAVORS OF SPAIN

Authentic Spanish paella and tapas, crafted from scratch and served at your event, private parties, weddings, and corporate gatherings across the Greater Phoenix Area.

FAMILY-OWNED

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Paella Cooked Live At Your Event
Open-flame paella, made from scratch in front of your guests

Authentic Spanish Menu
Experience the “Tastes of Spain™” with delicious tapas represented from different regions

Live paella cooking icon — Tapeo cooks open-flame paella at your event in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Navy blue line icon illustration of assorted Spanish tapas including pintxos and crostini — Tapeo Spanish catering Phoenix and Scottsdale

Events From 10 To 500
Intimate dinner parties & business lunches to large corporate events and weddings

Flamenco dancer Icon representing TAPEO Spanish catering for events from 10 to 500 guests in the Greater Phoenix Area

What is a TAPEO (tap-PAY-o)?

It’s the Spanish tradition of gathering with good food, good wine, and people you love, just the kind of evening that stays with you.

From Our Menu

Every dish is meant to be shared, passed around, and lingered over.

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  • A large pan of seafood paella with shrimp, mussels, and clams, sitting on a black surface outdoors.

    Paella Royal (Seafood)

  • A table set with assorted appetizers, including small stacks of sliced vegetables topped with edible flowers, and a floral centerpiece in a white vase with pink and white flowers. There are also trays of baked pastries and fried items, and a black lantern on the table. The table is outdoors with a red railing in the background.

    Tortilla Española

  • A large outdoor pan filled with a stew containing chicken, green peppers, and a tomato-based broth, sitting on a black asphalt surface at a food stand.

    Farmhouse Paella

  • Several meatballs on a wooden serving platter, garnished with small dollops of creamy sauce and tiny purple and green leaves, on a table at a buffet or event.

    Croquetas

  • A large pan with a spicy stew containing beef ribs, chicken pieces, and cooked grains like rice or bulgur, with vegetables in a reddish sauce.

    Smoked Rib Paella

  • Slices of bread topped with prosciutto ham, microgreens, and possibly cheese on a wooden serving board, with grilled pastries on the side on a white tablecloth.

    Mediterranean Toasts

Catering Packages

A tapeo is never one-size-fits-all. Start with a package, or build something entirely your own.

Colorful staircase painted in red and yellow Spanish flag colors in the old town of Alicante, Spain — inspiration for Tapeo's Alicante catering package in Phoenix and Scottsdale

The Alicante Tapeo‍ ‍
$48 pp

PAELLA
Farmhouse (Chicken & Vegetables)
*Option to change to Garden Paella

TAPAS

Tortilla Española w/ Shishito Pepper
Empanadas (Chicken & Pesto)
Tomato Toast w/ Serrano Ham

DESSERT
Apple Cinnamon Bites

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Aerial view of the historic castle and turquoise Mediterranean coastline of Valencia Spain — inspiration for Tapeo's Valencia catering package in Phoenix and Scottsdale

The Valencia Tapeo‍ ‍
$59 pp

PAELLA
Paella Royal (Seafood)
*Option to change to Steak, Farmhouse
or Garden Paella

TAPAS
Mediterranean Salad: Tomato,
Cucumber, Tuna, Basil, EVOO
Croquetas
Tortilla espanola w/ Shishito Pepper
Empanadas (beef&tomato)
TomatoToast w/ Serrano Ham

DESSERT
Torta de Santiago

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Cibeles Fountain and Palace in Madrid, Spain, with a Spanish flag — inspiration for Tapeo's Madrid catering package in Phoenix and Scottsdale

The Madrid Tapeo‍ ‍
$74 pp

PAELLA
Smoked Ribs
*Option to change to Steak, Black, Royal (Seafood), Farmhouse or Garden Paella

TAPAS
King’s salad: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Egg, Celery, Onion, Olive
Serrano Ham & Quail Egg Toast
Tortilla Española w/ Smoked salmon
Grilled Shrimp w/ Mango and Garlic Salsa
Tomato toast w/ Serrano Ham
Gazpacho
Empanadas (Pear & Goat Cheese+Pine Nuts+Honey)

DESSERT
Leche Frita

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What Are We Celebrating?

Guests celebrating at a private party catered by TAPEO with authentic Spanish paella and tapas in Phoenix, Arizona

Planning a private party?

Celebrating something special?
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or just a reason to gather with friends and family, Tapeo turns any occasion into an evening of authentic Spanish food, live fire, and the kind of alegría that stays with you long after the last delicious bite.

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Corporate team gathered around a TAPEO paella station at a company event at Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona

Corporate event or team lunch?

Feeding your team or hosting a company event?
Tapeo brings something genuinely different to the table with elevated Spanish food for weekday lunches, team celebrations, and corporate events that people actually look forward to.

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Elegant wedding reception with live paella station — TAPEO Spanish catering for weddings in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Getting married?

Planning your wedding?
A live paella station, a stunning Spanish grazing table, and the kind of warmth that makes your guests feel as if they've been transported to somewhere extraordinary. This is what a Tapeo wedding feels like.

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What is a “Tapeo”?

A TAPEO (tap-PAY-o) is the Spanish tradition of gathering with good food, good wine, and people you love, with no rushing, no formality, just the kind of evening that stays with you.

And here’s what it looks like

A man in a navy chef's coat and white cap smiling next to outdoor grills of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and scallops, with a pool and green hedge in the background.
A decorated table with various appetizers, salads, and drinks, featuring floral arrangements and lanterns, at an outdoor event.
A man smiling and holding a large pan of cooked rice with slices of meat, possibly ribs. He is wearing a white cap and a dark blue shirt with a logo that reads 'TAPEO'. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly at a food event or festival.
A table with assorted pastries and appetizers, including hand-held puff pastries, displayed with small chalkboard signs describing the flavors, set outdoors with decorative lanterns and greenery in the background, and glasses of pink beverage in the
Man and woman smiling, holding a small dog, standing beside a large pan of paella with shrimp and other ingredients.
Assorted chef special tapas on a black slate serving board, garnished with edible flowers, placed on a dining table.
Group of four people, three women and one young man, standing under a white canopy tent outdoors, smiling, with large pans of food cooking on portable stoves in front of them. They are wearing aprons and hats with the logo 'TAPEÓ'.
A terracotta dish containing a yellow vegetable stew garnished with chopped herbs. In the background, a basket of sliced bread, and small bowls filled with sauces or spreads are visible, along with small chalkboard signs labeling the dishes.
Large paella pan filled with seafood paella, including shrimp, mussels, and rice, in front of a line of people at a food event inside a festival with string lights and a sign that reads 'Ballroom'.
Outdoor buffet table with assorted pastries, cold cuts, and fruit jams, decorated with greenery and flowers, set against a desert landscape with cacti and blue sky.
Close-up of a colorful vegetable and rice dish in a skillet, with people and tents in the background at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
Three people standing behind a large pan of seafood paella outdoors during sunset. They are smiling and celebrating, wearing Christmas-themed sweaters and accessories. One man in the middle is wearing a white hat, the woman on the right has reindeer
Two small portable stoves with pots of hot stew or soup cooking on them, set against a sunset sky with clouds and trees in the background.
A large outdoor paella pan filled with seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and clams, cooking in a rich tomato-based sauce. In the background, people are gathered around, some serving and others talking, with a building and patio setting visible.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Five-star Google review for TAPEO Spanish catering — "like a trip to Spain without leaving Scottsdale"

“One of the best paellas we’ve ever had. Beautifully cooked and full of flavor served with so much heart. It felt like a trip to Spain without leaving Scottsdale”

Ben & Stephanie
Five gold stars with a black background.
Three people standing together at a holiday outdoor party, dressed in Christmas sweaters and festive accessories, with a large paella dish in front of them, palm trees, and a sunset in the background.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to TAPEO for making our Christmas party truly unforgettable. Everything was absolutely amazing — from the beautiful spread to the incredible flavors. Our family and guests could not stop raving about the food all night long.

The seafood paella and tapas were outstanding — hands down the best paella we’ve ever tasted. Everything was so fresh, perfectly prepared, and made with so much love and care.

We are beyond grateful for how special you made our celebration. 1000% recommend TAPEO for any catering needs. It’s an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Thank you!!!!”

Michelle V.
Five gold stars with a black background.
Happy guests at a Spain-themed 50th birthday party catered by TAPEO in Phoenix, Arizona

We hired the Tapeo crew to cater my wife’s 50th Spain themed birthday party. They did an amazing job. Emily was great and the staff was dialed in. The food was amazing. We will go sure use them again.

Jason S.
Five gold stars with a black background.

The Flame. The Food. The Alegría!

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