Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ashey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ashey and the surrounding area.
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Open days
Festival paella catering near Ashey
Festival paella catering in Ashey, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include school and charity events and food and music festivals, with churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Ashey, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Ashey and across the Isle of Wight
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Ashey events: pitches and permissions
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Ashey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashey. Ashey is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ryde Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over PO33 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashey includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Ashey
More for events in Ashey
Perfect for your event in Ashey
It covers several diets with one trader.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
For somewhere as remote as Ashey, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Questions from Ashey
Can you cook near the sea around Ashey?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ashey?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
How it works
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 we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Ashey have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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