Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering for Nettlestone events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Nettlestone.
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
- Festivals
Planning an event in Nettlestone?
Event catering near Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your event in Nettlestone will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Nettlestone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Helen's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Nettlestone Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nettlestone, 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 PO34. We can cater an event on streets such as Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way. Nettlestone sits on or near the B3340, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
How our festival paella catering works in Nettlestone
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for sports clubs and race days and charity and school events.
For a village fête or field event near Nettlestone, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
Nettlestone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Nettlestone
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Nettlestone have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Other catering in Nettlestone
Why choose live paella in Nettlestone?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Nettlestone hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Nettlestone and across the Isle of Wight
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Nettlestone
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Nettlestone too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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