Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering in Gaskins
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Gaskins.
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering near Gaskins
Festival paella catering in Gaskins, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include village fêtes and music and food festivals, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
A fête near Gaskins might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Gaskins
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening events in Gaskins have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
What affects the price in Gaskins
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Gaskins
Common questions in Gaskins
Which station should guests use for Gaskins?
The closest is Brading station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Gaskins?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you cater in Gaskins?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gaskins. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Community events around Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Gaskins. Gaskins is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from Gaskins to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Helens Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west. The coast is within about 3 miles of Gaskins, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO36, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Gaskins for festival paella catering include St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Gaskins includes Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
For somewhere as remote as Gaskins, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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