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Paella catering in PO36
We cater across all of the PO36 postcode district, which takes in Sandown, Lake and Brading. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in PO36
Places in PO36
- Sandown
- Lake
- Brading
- Morton
- Newchurch
- Winford
- Yarbridge
- Alverstone Garden Village
- Yaverland
- Apse Heath
- Adgestone
- Skinner's Hill
- Branstone
- Queen's Bower
- Alverstone
- Princelett
- Hale Common
- Shanklin
- Gaskins
Our catering across PO36
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in PO36
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and office lunches and staff parties.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Pricing in PO36
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why hosts in PO36 choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Sandown
Locally, our events take us close to The Bay Church of England School, Sandown Bay Academy and Christ Church. You’ll also find The Old Comical pub (less than half a mile east) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west). Sandown has its own railway station: Sandown station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include National Poo Museum (under half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Live paella across PO36: what to know
From Sandown, Shanklin and Lake to 16 villages and hamlets, events across PO36 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 19 places in PO36 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Sandown: Historic houses near Sandown include Morton Manor (1.5 miles north-east) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Sandown has its own station, Sandown station. In Sandown, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning paella catering in PO36? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in PO36
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
For event organisers in PO36
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are 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.
PO36: your questions answered
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What is live paella catering?
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.
- 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