Paella and tapas
The Spanish Experience
A handcrafted menu of tapas, flame-cooked rice and traditional Spanish food with a signature touch.
The Spanish Experience by Bonita Catering is a menu of traditional Spanish cooking with a signature touch: welcome sangria, gourmet tapas to share, traditional paella cooked over the coals (mixed, seafood, country-style, black or vegetarian, your choice) and crema catalana. It is designed for company lunches, team days and weddings of 20 to 150 guests in Málaga, Marbella, the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley, from €25 per person.
- Price
- from €25 per person
- Guests
- 20 to 150
- Format
- Tapas to share and flame-cooked paella
- Areas
- Málaga, Marbella, Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley
- Notice
- One month is enough
- Included
- Food, service staff and drinks with the menu
Paella and tapas
The menu
1. Welcome sangria
choose oneSignature Traditional Sangria
Selected red wine macerated with fruit from the Guadalhorce orchards and aromatic spices.
White Cava Sangria
Made with selected Cava Brut, Andalusian citrus notes and fresh seasonal fruit.
2. Gourmet tapas selection
to shareCreamy Fresh Spinach Croquettes
With a silky béchamel and a crisp homemade coating.
Traditional Spanish Potato Omelette
A juicy Spanish-style tortilla made with local potatoes and free-range eggs.
Fried Baby Squid from the Coast
Tender Andalusian-style squid served with freshly squeezed lemon from the valley.
Premium Ensaladilla Rusa
The chef's take on Spanish potato salad, with selected potatoes, mild mayonnaise and tuna loin.
Manchego Shavings with Truffle Oil
Cured Manchego cheese with a touch of black truffle.
3. Traditional flame-cooked paella
choose oneChef's Special Mixed Paella
Rice with the perfect socarrat, combining selected cuts of meat and seafood from the coast.
Coastal Seafood Paella
With king prawns, squid and a seafarer's sofrito of fresh rock seafood.
Country-Style Meat Paella (Chicken & Pork)
With free-range chicken, lean Iberian pork, market garden vegetables and a hint of wild rosemary.
Black Squid-Ink Paella with Signature Aioli
Rice cooked in squid ink with pieces of fresh squid and a mild homemade aioli.
Guadalhorce Market Garden Vegetarian PaellaVeggie option
With local seasonal vegetables roasted over charcoal and a rich vegetable stock.
4. The sweet finale
Crema Catalana with Seasonal Fruit
A smooth cream caramelised with a blowtorch, served with a selection of fresh local fruit.
Menu created by chef Ákos, founder of Bonita Catering. Meet the chef
What's included
- The food
- Service staff
- Drinks with the menu
Quoted separately, if you need it:
- Tableware and linen
- Furniture
- Decoration
- Open bar
- Cake
Allergies and diets
We adapt the menu to allergies and diets: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal and kosher. Just tell us what your guests need.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Halal
- Kosher
- Tailored to allergies
- Children's menu
Questions about this menu
How many guests is the The Spanish Experience menu for?
20 to 150 guests, in Málaga, Marbella, the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley.
How much does the The Spanish Experience menu cost?
From €25 per person. The final price depends on the number of guests, the venue and the dishes you choose: we give you a fixed price in your quote.
What does the price include?
The food, service staff and drinks with the menu. Tableware, furniture, decoration, open bar and cake are quoted separately, if you need them.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Book a tasting: it is paid and is deducted from your total if you book your event with us.
How far in advance should I book it?
One month is enough for us. As we take on no more than 2 events a week, it is best to book earlier in high season (April to October).
Can it be adapted to allergies and diets?
Yes. We prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal and kosher versions, and adapt dishes to any allergy.
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Tell us about your event and we will prepare a proposal
Date, number of guests and venue: that is all we need to start. And if you would like to taste before deciding, book your tasting.