Taste of Spain by Tapas and Fun Catering
Taste of Spain by Tapas and Fun Catering is a catering service specializing in authentic paellas and tapas. They serve Sarasota, Manatee, and the Tampa Bay areas in Florida. Treat your guests to the sight and aroma of Spain’s famous dish being prepared at your event. Explore the Rich & Vibrant Flavors of Spain in Sarasota!
With exquisite Spanish cuisine, top-notch service, and customizable options, they ensure an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in flavorful journey and indulge in their mouthwatering menu options. From savory Tapas – Appetizers to their Paella Fiesta Party, Handcrafted Desserts, and Flamenco Dinner Fiesta, they have something to satisfy every palate.
They understand that everyone’s dietary needs are unique. Therefore, they are pleased to accommodate special meals upon request, including kosher, gluten-free (all of their Paellas are GF), lactose-free, vegan and vegetarian menus. Additionally, they offer drop-off services for your convenience.
Taste of Spain SRQ Market
Visit Taste of Spain in the Gulf Gate area in Sarasota and experience the uniqueness of their Spanish products that transport you to the heart of Spain. Their Gourmet Market brings you the finest Spanish Delicacies, from Iberian Serrano Ham, Cured Meats, Cheeses, Sweets, to Canned Food, Spices, Olive Oils, Vinegars, etc. The whole menu is freshly made from Scratch by Chef Fatima by using the finest ingredients for you to enjoy. Please check them daily as their menu selection changes daily or weekly. Indulge in their best-selling Gluten-Free Desserts, including Chocolate & Lemon Mousse, Egg Delights, Almond Cake (Tarta de Santiago).
In addition, their daily freshly made paellas are available for Order & Pick-up. You can place an order for authentic paellas, delicious tapas & hand-crafted desserts for a minimum order of 4 people at least 24 hours in advance.
You can also join their Tapas Cooking Classes and Flamenco Class with Paella & Sangria for a unique and unforgettable experience. At Taste of Spain, they offer Private Events that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you want to throw a Flamenco Night, host a private Cooking Class, or organize a dinner with friends, they’ve got you covered.
About Chef Fatima Soriani
Chef Fatima Soriani is originally from Tenerife – Canary Islands – Spain and has over 16 years of experience in the catering industry. She prepared Spanish & Mediterranean dishes. Her specialty is Paellas.
“As my friends and family know, I have always been passionate about cooking and being the youngest of a family of twelve, I have fond memories of preparing the traditional Spanish dishes of the Canary Islands for my family. As I love to say, everything that I cook is made from scratch just like how my mother taught me.
I consider that our Paellas & Tapas are the most authentic from Spain that you can find in this area. My mother always told me: Any dish that you prepare, put all of your heart into making it, try to use the best ingredients available and focus on what you are making; but most importantly, pour your heart and passion into your cooking. Through Tapas & Fun, I hope to share my love, knowledge, and passion of the foods and flavors of Spain so you can be as passionate about it as I am.” – Fatima Soriani
Fatima also has a Youtube Channel called Fatima’s Spanish Kitchen with recipes of Spanish dishes
Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or a grand outdoor gathering, Tapas & Fun ensures an unforgettable experience. They take pride in incorporating fresh, organic (whenever possible) ingredients to craft the finest Spanish and Mediterranean dishes, including their renowned paellas. They prioritize customer safety and health, offering a range of dietary accommodations and various service options.
Fully licensed and insured, Tapas & Fun is ready to provide a memorable experience that keeps your guests talking.
Consider Tapas & Fun for your next family reunion, girl’s night, birthday party, small wedding, client appreciation or corporate event, special occasions; You name it, they will cater it! Minimum request of 12 people.
Customer Reviews:
“Wow, we just had our first of what are sure will be many meals from Taste of Spain. We had 11 people to feed so got the seafood paella and the combo meat paella along with a few Tapas to share. It was all so amazing. Everything was perfectly cooked and so moist and delicious. We spent 1 month in Spain over the summer, and it brought back so many great memories of our time there. Made some sangria to go with it and everyone had a great time. Thanks again for the great food and memories.” – Michael Meyer
“Fatima catered our dinner party for twelve…First time we had ordered from Taste of Spain. Food was wonderful! Fatima is lovely and passionate about what she does – it showed through the food and her presence. We’ll be ordering again for sure. Our friends all enjoyed themselves and raved about the food. Saludos!” – Blake Lacher
“We had Fatima at two recent events, and she did a fantastic job. Food preparation and the cooking for both parties was exceptional. I will definitely use her service again. Very sweet lady. 😘💞” – Trudy Hahn
“Amazing! Such a great find!!!!! Everything in the beautiful quaint space is from Spain. We met the owner–I believe she also makes most if not all of the dishes–she’s passionate and lovely. We bought many things and sat outside for the “Barcelona!” OMG it’s easily the best sandwich I’ve had in the 20+ years I’ve been in Sarasota. My wife had paella–also really great! There were little heart shaped cups of mousse—so good!!!!!!! Love this place! Love that Sarasota now has places like this!” – Jonathan Berman
“Thank you, Fatima, for making our birthday celebration unforgettable. Our guests loved interacting with you as you magically and effortlessly prepared Paella before their eyes. Everyone learned so much from your stories and descriptions of Spain. The tapas, paella and almond cake were spot on delicious. My husband and I were so very happy there was a bit of paella left over which was just as amazing the next day.
Thank you again for creating a perfectly beautiful evening of delicious celebration.
You’ll be hearing from us again.” – Diana and Jerry Goodman
Address:
2667 Mall Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231 (Gulf Gate area)
941-580-8663
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