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Corporate Paella Catering for Apse Heath events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Apse Heath: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Company summer parties
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
Corporate paella catering near Apse Heath
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Apse Heath
For client events, presentation matters: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Whether it’s open days and launches and christmas parties, we can cook vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Apse Heath suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Share the timings for food
- Have water and soft drinks available
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Occasions we cook for in Apse Heath
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team-building events
- Charity days
- Summer parties for staff
Historic houses near Apse Heath include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your work event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. After-work summer parties in Apse Heath have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Apse Heath, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
For somewhere as remote as Apse Heath, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
Common questions in Apse Heath
What’s the nearest station to Apse Heath for guests?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you work in winter?
With the right covered space, yes. Hot paella in winter is popular.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Apse Heath for staff parties and team days
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your work event is in the PO36 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Apse Heath to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36. Your work event could be at a home on Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover work events in Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Apse Heath include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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