Isle of Wight · England
Corporate paella catering in Princelett, Isle of Wight
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Princelett: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Team lunches
- Open days and launches
- Client hospitality
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Corporate paella catering in Princelett, made fresh on the day
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Popular choices include vegan and vegetarian paella, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity days and summer staff parties.
An away day near Princelett is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Princelett (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff during receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock.
Why choose live paella in Princelett?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which slows a big team down. Paella pans serve many people quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
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Working with your venue
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we cook for in Princelett
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Training days and conferences
- Fundraisers
- Client and customer events
- Office lunches and away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Get facilities approval early
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about corporate paella catering in Princelett
Is Princelett too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can staff get involved?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Work events in Princelett: access and travel
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO36, we can bring the pans to you. Princelett is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from Princelett to Southampton (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
For corporate paella catering in PO36, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Princelett for corporate paella catering include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 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-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a Christmas party in Princelett, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 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 live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
For somewhere as remote as Princelett, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- 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