Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering in Puckaster
Planning paella catering in Puckaster? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Puckaster?
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Puckaster? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Puckaster, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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How our paella catering works in Puckaster
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Puckaster. Typical bookings include big birthdays and garden get-togethers, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Puckaster, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Puckaster (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Puckaster
Puckaster is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Puckaster are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Puckaster to Southampton (24 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Niton Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Puckaster, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater events across PO38. That could mean an event in a garden on Puckaster Lane and Undercliff Drive. Nearby, we also cater events in Niton (1 mile north), Blackgang (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile north), Whitwell (2 miles north-east) and Nettlecombe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (7 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.9 miles north-east) and Blackgang Sawmill Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Puckaster includes Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The Buddle Inn (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
For somewhere as remote as Puckaster, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Puckaster
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Other catering in Puckaster
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Puckaster hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Puckaster
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Puckaster: your questions answered
Is Puckaster too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or PO38 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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