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Paella catering in PO30
Hosting a party in PO30? We cover Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Paella catering in PO30
Places in PO30
- Newport
- Barton
- Hunny Hill
- Cross Lane
- Shide
- Staplers
- Carisbrooke
- Fairlee
- Brighstone
- Gunville
- Parkhurst
- Clatterford
- Moortown
- Shorwell
- Porchfield
- Blackwater
- Calbourne
- Merstone
- Arreton
- Chillerton
- Gatcombe
- Shalfleet
- Brook
- Downend
- Forest Side
- Marsh Green
- Noke Common
- Bowcombe
- Chilton Green
- Dunsbury
- Hulverstone
- Plaish
- Thorncross
- Brookgreen
- Newtown
- Locksgreen
- Hale Common
What we do in PO30
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in PO30
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Typical bookings include big birthdays and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What you will pay
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in PO30 and across the Isle of Wight
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Newport
In Newport, that can mean a party near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. You will also find Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (under half a mile south). Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Paella catering in PO30: local guide
From Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill to 30 villages and hamlets, events across PO30 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 30 places in PO30 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Newport: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Nine Acres Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Seaclose Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Evenings in Newport stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Is live paella right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
Why live paella works
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in PO30
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How much does paella catering cost in PO30?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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