Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Shanklin events
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Shanklin and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and launches
- Conferences and training days
- Client and customer events
Corporate paella catering in Shanklin
Corporate paella catering in Shanklin, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity. For client and customer events and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of paella lunches, canapé tapas and bowl food for your guests.
Work events near Shanklin might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Business events near Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Work events in Shanklin are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shanklin is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For staff and clients coming by train, Shanklin station is in Shanklin itself. Historic houses near Shanklin include Rylstone Manor (less than half a mile south) and Haseley Manor (3.2 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO37 and PO36, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Regent Street; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A3020 and A3055 close by, Shanklin is easy for us to reach. For work events just outside Shanklin, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has lots of places to hold a work event. Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your work event.
Nearby you will also find South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Shanklin include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Shanklin include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (under half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Shanklin
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Conferences and training days
- Away days and office lunches
- Client and customer events
With the A3020 and A3055 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Shanklin
Which station should guests use for Shanklin?
Shanklin station, in Shanklin itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater at business parks?
Many offices have a courtyard, terrace or car park that works, if the building allows it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
Nearby places to Shanklin
Other catering in Shanklin
Live paella or other catering?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella stands out. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Shanklin
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What corporate paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your work event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
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. In Shanklin, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- Fast service, then we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
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. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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