Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering in Afton
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Afton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering in Afton
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
About our festival paella catering in Afton
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We’re frequently asked to cater charity and school events and open days and community events, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Afton, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Afton (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Afton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Towns and villages near Afton
Also in Afton
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Afton have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Afton
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Afton and nearby villages. Afton is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St. Agnes' Church? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in PO40 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Afton, we also cover Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for Afton
Do you trade at school fairs around Afton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook near the sea around Afton?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come to Afton?
We do. We cook at events in Afton and across the Isle of Wight. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Afton.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
For event organisers in Afton
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Firm, level ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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