Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering in Havenstreet
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Havenstreet and across the Isle of Wight.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
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About our festival paella catering in Havenstreet
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it’s festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
At a field event near Havenstreet, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Havenstreet
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you are celebrating in Havenstreet, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ryde Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
Nearby places to Havenstreet
Other catering in Havenstreet
Community events around Havenstreet
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your event in Havenstreet will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 2.2 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Peter's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 3 miles of Havenstreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Havenstreet, we cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Common questions in Havenstreet
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Havenstreet?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Havenstreet?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Havenstreet is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Why choose live paella in Havenstreet?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Havenstreet
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Havenstreet stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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