Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event paella in Luccombe Village, Isle of Wight
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Luccombe Village and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
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Festival paella catering in Luccombe Village, cooked live
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for summer fairs and fêtes and open days.
Near Luccombe Village, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Luccombe Village have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Luccombe Village questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Luccombe Village?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Luccombe Village?
Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Luccombe Village is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Luccombe Village
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Luccombe Village? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Luccombe Village are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north. School fairs, for a school like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across PO37 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near Luccombe Village include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find King Harry's Bar (0.6 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (1.5 miles south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Luccombe Village hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Luccombe Village
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Blasius Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
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What else we do in Luccombe Village
- 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