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Paella catering in PO34

Hosting a party in PO34? We cover Nettlestone, Seaview and Spring Vale and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.

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Paella catering in PO34: what to expect

Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and community events and fairs.

We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape.

First, tell us about your event.
We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.

Pricing in PO34

Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

What you get with us

Served hot, straight from the pan
Catering across the Isle of Wight, including PO34
No hidden extras in your quote
Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks

How to get a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Nettlestone

We cook for events around The Vine Inn, St. Helen's Church and Nettlestone Primary School and the streets around them. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.

Catering events across PO34

PO34 covers everything from Appley, Nettlestone and Seaview to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 5 of the places we cover in PO34 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.

Nettlestone: Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Nettlestone Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Nettlestone until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Working with your venue

If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Is live paella right for you?

Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.

Questions to ask before booking

The wet-weather plan
Staff numbers and hours
The deposit and payment dates
Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included

Planning for every diet

We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:

Tell us how many children are coming
Put allergy details in writing
Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Ensure each pan is labelled

After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.

Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.

Should I cook it myself?

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Weighing up DIY against 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.

Events we cater in PO34

Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.

Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:

Festivals, fairs and school events
Weddings and evening receptions
Anniversaries and engagement parties
Staff parties and work lunches

PO34 questions

Do you clear up afterwards?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.

Can you cook in the rain?

We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.

Can you cook indoors?

Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.

How long do you need on site?

It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.

How do you work out quantities?

We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.

What space do you need to cook?

Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.

Do you provide drinks?

Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.

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

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