Before we were a restaurant, we were a catering company. We have been catering delicious Spanish tapas in San Francisco for 10 years. We would love to bring the best catering experience to your next event with freshly cooked Spanish food.
Cold Tapas
Meat & Poultry Tapas
Seafood Tapas
Vegetarian Tapas
Paellas
Desserts
ENSALADILLA,
SPANISH TUNA BITES
Bonito del Norte tuna, piquillo pepper, olives, vegetables, savory puff
BOQUERONES,
MARINATED WHITE ANCHOVIES
White anchovies, Jerez vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs
PAN CON JAMON,
IBERICO HAM BRUSCHETTAS
Heirloom tomato, garlic, Ibérico ham, toasted baguette slices
GILDAS,
APERITIF SKEWER
Spanish cured anchovies, gordal olives, Basque pickled chiles, cornichons
CANGREJO CON AGUACATE,
AVOCADO-CRAB BITES
Fresh crab meat, guacamole, corn tortillas
EMPANADA GALLEGA,
GALICIAN BREAD PIE
Stuffed with Spanish chorizo, caramelized onion, bell pepper, hard boiled egg and fresh tomato sauce
TABLA DE IBERICOS,
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Assorted platter of Ibérian pork cold cuts, pickled veggies, baguette bread
HUEVOS IBERICOS,
DEVILED EGGS
Deviled eggs, acorn-fed Ibérian ham, truffle oil, smoked paprika, green onions, microgreens
PINCHO DE SALMON,
SMOKED SALMON CANAPE
Wild smoked salmon, chèvre, toasted baguettes, Pedro Ximenéz wine reduction
PINCHO DE TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA,
SPANISH EGG BITES
Confit yukon potato, caramelized onion, egg bites, garlic mayo sauce, microgreens
TABLA DE QUESOS,
CHEESE PLATTER
Goat, sheep, and cow cheeses, quince paste, fresh fruit, crackers, and artisan bread
HUEVOS RELLENOS,
VEGETARIAN DEVILED EGGS
Deviled eggs, smoked paprika, ñora peppers, truffle oil, green onions, chives, cayenne, fried leeks
SANDIA CON QUESO,
WATERMELON & GOAT CHEESE
Watermelon bites, goat cheese, cream cheese, marcona almonds, fresh mint
SAMFAINA,
VEGGIE BRUSCHETTAS
Roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, charred eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, toasted baguette
ESCABECHE,
PICKLED MUSHROOMS
Pickled wild mushrooms, escabeche, fresh thyme, garlic, lemon, sherry vinegar, toasted baguette
EMPANADA GALLEGA,
GALICIAN BREAD PIE
Bread pie, slow-cooked onions, piquillo peppers, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, fresh tomato sauce
CHUPITOS,
GAZPACHO SHOOTERS
Chilled vegan soup, beets, heirloom tomato
ROLLITOS DE CABRALES,
ZUCCHINI ROLLS
Zucchini rolls, blue cheese dip, Pedro Ximenez sweet wine reduction
CROQUETAS DE JAMON,
SERRANO HAM CROQUETTES
Serrano ham, mushrooms, sautéed onions, crunchy béchamel fritters
POLLO AL AJILLO,
CHICKEN IN GARLIC SAUCE
Chicken, fresh garlic, chile arbol, rosemary, spicy paprika, lemon
HAMBURGUESITAS,
MINI BURGERS
Ground beef sliders, caramelized red onions, arugula, manchego cheese, garlic mayo, salsa brava
DATILES RELLENOS,
STUFFED DATES
Baked medjool dates, applewood bacon, valdeon blue cheese
PINCHOS MORUNOS,
MOORISH SKEWERS
Pork and beef skewers, fresh herbs, Moroccan spices, romesco sauce
PINCHO DE CHISTORRA,
SPANISH CHORIZO TAPA
House-made chorizo, quail egg, brioche bread
ALBONDIGAS,
MEATBALLS IN SAFFRON SAUCE
Ground lamb, tomato-saffron sauce
EMPANADILLAS DE CHORIZO,
CHORIZO EMPANADAS
Mini empanadas, Spanish chorizo, ratatouille, chopped egg
MORCILLA CON MANZANA,
BLOOD SAUSAGE TAPA
Spanish blood sausage, caramelized apple, toasted baguette
TIGRES,
MUSSEL CROQUETTES
In-shell mussel croquettes
BOCATA DE CALAMARES,
FRIED CALAMARI MINI BAGUETTES
Fried Monterey squid rings, mini baguettes, tartar sauce
PINCHO DE GAMBAS,
MUSHROOMS AND SHRIMP BITES
Grilled baby bella mushrooms, wild shrimp pincho
GAMBON AL AJILLO,
GARLIC PRAWNS
Garlic Prawns, garlic,
smoked paprika, Jerez wine
EMPANADILLAS DE GAMBAS,
SHRIMP EMPANADAS
Gulf shrimp turnovers, onion, peppers, seasonal vegetables, spicy tomato sauce
TORTILLAS DE CANGREJO,
CRAB FRITTERS
Fresh crab fritters, house tartar sauce
PULPO A LA GALLEGA,
GALICIAN OCTOPUS
Steamed Spanish octopus, mini yukon potato, smoked paprika
CHIPIRONES,
STUFFED SQUID
Monterey squid, sautéed onion, serrano ham, garlic breadcrumbs, squid ink, Txakoli wine sauce
PIQUILLOS CON BACALAO,
COD STUFFED PIQUILLOS
Salt cod, Yukon potatoes, garlic, saffron beer-battered puffs, sweet-spicy pepper sauce
CROQUETAS,
HALIBUT CROQUETTES
Halibut béchamel fritters
PADRONES CON COLIFLOR,
SPANISH GREEN CHILES
Padron peppers, cauliflower, maldon sea salt
CHAMPIS RELLENOS,
STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Baked mini portobello and shiitake mushrooms, spinach, Spanish
goat cheese, pine nuts, sherry,
bread crumbs, Idiazabal cheese
BRAVAS,
SPICY FINGERLINGS
Flash fried Yukon potato bites,
spicy tomato “salsa brava”.
CROQUETAS DE CHAMPIS,
MUSHROOMS CROQUETTES
Manchego cheese, wild mushrooms, crunchy béchamel fritters
ESPARRAGOS A LA PLANCHA,
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Grilled asparagus, romesco sauce
PIQUILLOS,
VEGGIE STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS
Piquillo peppers, artichokes, leeks, carrots, béchamel white sauce
EMPANADILLAS DE PISTO, VEGGIE EMPANADAS
Fried mini empanadas, slow-
cooked bell peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, asparagus, Mahón cheese
PINCHO DE VERDURAS,
VEGGIE SKEWERS
Veggie mini skewers, artichokes, summer squash, bell peppers, onions
PAELLA VALENCIANA,
TRADITIONAL PAELLA
Chicken, grilled artichokes, giant fava beans, green beans, ñora peppers, sofrito, bomba rice, saffron
PAELLA DE MARISCO,
SEAFOOD PAELLA
Jumbo prawns, monterey squid, white fish, sea scallops, clams, mussels, sofrito, bomba rice, saffron
ARROZ NEGRO,
SQUID INK PAELLA
Monterey squid, Jumbo prawns, mussels, green peppers, onion, fresh tomato, bomba rice, squid ink
PAELLA DE VERDURAS,
VEGGIE PAELLA
Asparagus, artichokes, green beans, garbanzo beans, shiitake mushrooms, fava beans, spinach, sofrito, bomba rice, saffron
— vegetarian
PAELLA DE CARNE,
MEAT PAELLA
Chicken, baby back ribs, spanish chorizo, artichokes, green beans, sofrito, bomba rice, saffron
CHURROS
Fried mini churros, sugar, cinnamon, Spanish hot chocolate dip
TARTA DE SANTIAGO
Galician almond tart, marcona almonds, almond liqueur, lemon zest
FLAN
Orange-vanilla and Grand Marnier custard, house-made caramel sauce
LECHE FRITA
Fried lemon, cinnamon custard bites, salted caramel ice cream
PROFITEROLES
Cream puffs, olive oil whipping cream, chocolate-wine pastry cream
TARTA DE QUESO
Sweet & savory basque cheesecake, spanish chevre, blue cheese, cream cheese, berry-lemon coulis
TORRIJAS
Mini French toast challah bread, Rioja wine syrup
Our selections include paellas, hot and cold tapas, seafood, vegetarian items and desserts.
Serving both cold and warm tapas creates a nice balance, cold tapas are usually served first while warm tapas are being cooked.
Paella can be served as a side or as the main course.
Small paella: your guests can enjoy a small plate of paella that is perfect after a large tapas spread.
Paella as main course: your guests can indulge in a large plate with the chance to come for seconds.
5-7 different tapas
+ 1 small order of paella
2-3 different tapas
+ 1 large order of paella
8-10 different tapas
+ 1 small order of paella
6-8 different tapas
+ 1 large order of paella
Figure out how many people are attending your event.
We will calculate how much food to make based on the size of the party. The amount of food we make is calculated by the party size, not the number of tapas you order.
Each tapa order provides 1.5 servings per guest, because everyone loves coming back for seconds.
Fill out our contact form.
Our contact form is the quickest way to get ahold of us for catering.
Let us know your party size, and desired date and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Find out how many tapas you will need at your event.
You can use the chart below, and then take a look at our menu to make your selections.
We always recommend a mix of cold tapas, warm tapas and a paella.
We don’t have a minimum guest count for on-site events but instead a total amount of $2000 (tax and gratuity not included) is required for us to cater any party on-site.
Tapas ( appetizers) start around $5/person
Paellas start around $20/person
The minimum order of paella would feed 20 people. For parties larger than 40, the paella may be split into 2 or 3 varieties for an additional fee. Each of our appetizers yield 2 servings per order/guest. We recommend 5-9 different appetizers for a great tapas experience.
If you have questions about prices, ingredients, preparation methods, setup, logistics or what to order, feel free to contact us.
If you are interested in having DESTAPAS cater your event or you would like to contact us for another reason, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with you soon.