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Paella catering in PO38

We cook at events in every part of the PO38 postcode district, including Ventnor, Niton and Wroxall. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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About paella catering in PO38

Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and naming days and family parties, serving mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella.

From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
We put together a menu and a clear quote.
We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.

What you’ll pay

Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.

Why book with us

Starters and desserts to complete the menu
A quote that spells everything out
Everything cooked fresh at your event
Drinks service on request

Getting a price

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.

Landmarks near Ventnor

Events here are often close to St Catherine's Church, St Catherine's School and The Blenheim pub, among other places. You’ll also find The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west) and St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west). The closest station to Ventnor is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.

Paella catering in PO38: local guide

There are 3 towns and 21 villages and hamlets in PO38, so the setting can be anything from Ventnor, Niton and Wroxall to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 20 places in PO38 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Ventnor: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Ventnor until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

Should I cook it myself?

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.

Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Dietary needs and planning tips

Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:

Ask for labels on each pan
Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Tell us how many children are coming
Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs

If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.

We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.

Working with your venue

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.

If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.

Planning the cooking area

We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:

Somewhere close to park and unload
A safe distance from anything that could catch
A level, firm spot for the burners and pans

Paella compared with other options

If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in PO38.

What your quote should include

What the caterer needs from your venue
If the price includes VAT
How each diet is kept separate
A clear list of what’s included

Questions from PO38

Is paella a full meal?

It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.

Do you cater for coeliacs?

A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.

Do you cook inside?

Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.

Can you supply plates?

We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.

Do you bring everything you need?

Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.

Do you provide drinks?

We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.

How much space do you need?

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

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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