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Paella catering in PO40
Hosting a party in PO40? We cover Freshwater, Easton and Colwell and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
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Events we cater in PO40
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in PO40
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Typical bookings include naming days and family parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in PO40
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including PO40
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Freshwater
Events here are frequently close to The Red Lion pub, All Saints' Church and All Saints Church of England Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Ferguson Family Museum (0.7 miles north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (0.8 miles west)
Live paella across PO40: what to know
Across PO40, we cook in 3 towns and 5 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Freshwater, Totland and Easton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 7 places in PO40 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Freshwater: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (4.6 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Freshwater, 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. In December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
What affects the price in PO40
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in PO40
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
- 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