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Paella catering in PO33
Live paella catering across PO33, covering Ryde, Oakfield and Elmfield. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in PO33?
Where we cater in PO33
- Ryde
- Oakfield
- Elmfield
- Appley
- Haylands
- Binstead
- Wootton
- St Helens
- Fishbourne
- Westridge
- Puckpool
- Pondwell
- Havenstreet
- Upton
- Ashey
- Hillgrove
- Gaskins
Events we cater in PO33
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Every area we cover
Paella catering in PO33: what to expect
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in PO33. We cook black rice, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and garden get-togethers.
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in PO33
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why hosts in PO33 choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including PO33
- Drinks service on request
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in PO33? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Around Ryde
In Ryde, that can mean a party near Dover Park Primary School, Ryde School with Upper Chine and The Falcon pub. Also close by are Ryde Academy (0.5 miles west) and All Saints' Church (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Ryde itself: Ryde St Johns Road station. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.7 miles south). Not far away are Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
Paella catering in PO33: local guide
There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in PO33, so whether your event is in Ryde, Oakfield and Elmfield or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 17 places in PO33 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Ryde: For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Ryde St Johns Road station is in Ryde itself. In Ryde, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for PO33
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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