Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering for Oakfield events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Oakfield and the surrounding area.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Oakfield
About our festival paella catering in Oakfield
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. For sports club events and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For events in a place like Oakfield, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Oakfield (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Oakfield
Can you cook near the sea around Oakfield?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you trade at school fairs around Oakfield?
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you come to Oakfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Oakfield is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Oakfield, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Oakfield, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakfield
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Oakfield
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Oakfield
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your trader pack and site rules
Oakfield is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Oakfield?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like Dover Park Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Oakfield
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Oakfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Oakfield. We cook in 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our events stretch from Oakfield to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Ryde St Johns Road station is in Oakfield itself. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about a mile of Oakfield, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the PO33 postcode area. Streets in the area include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Oakfield on the A3055, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Oakfield has lots of places to hold an event. Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Oakfield includes Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.7 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (within half a mile north)
Other catering in Oakfield
- 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