Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Merstone events
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Merstone: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office lunches and away days
- Christmas parties
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Merstone?
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Merstone
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. We’re frequently asked to cater charity days and customer events, with paella lunches, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
At country venues around Merstone, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Merstone (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Merstone and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Merstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. December events in Merstone are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a team event in Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your work event is in the PO30 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in PO30, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands. For work events just outside Merstone, we cover Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). If your work event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
What corporate paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning corporate paella catering in Merstone? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Merstone
Also in Merstone
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
The space is left clean and tidy.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
Merstone: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Merstone?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Merstone?
Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements and we’ll respond.
Do you work in winter?
We can, with a suitable covered cooking area. Hot paella in winter is popular.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Perfect for your work event in Merstone
It suits summer parties especially well, paired with lawn games and music.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Merstone book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
- Company summer parties
- Office lunches and away days
Historic houses near Merstone include Arreton Manor (1.1 miles north) and Haseley Manor (1.3 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
- 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