Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Afton
Looking for corporate paella catering in Afton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Charity days
- Customer events
Corporate paella catering in Afton
Business events near Afton
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Afton and the surrounding area. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our events stretch from Afton to Southampton (18 miles away).
The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in PO40, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a work event on streets such as Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road. Nearby, we also cater work events in Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Afton includes Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Corporate paella catering in Afton, cooked live
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Whether it is customer events and team-building events, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches.
Team away days in the countryside around Afton suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Afton (PO40)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What corporate paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Afton
Also in Afton
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
Perfect for your work event in Afton
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
In Afton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Charity and fundraising events
- Away days and office lunches
- Conference lunches
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (3.9 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
Service is timed to your schedule, lunchtime or evening.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Questions from Afton
Can you cook near the sea around Afton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Afton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. December events in Afton are in the dark from about 4:05pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff