Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event paella in Sandown, Isle of Wight
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Sandown. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in Sandown?
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Sandown is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Festival paella catering in Sandown, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s school and charity events and festivals, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Sandown are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Sandown
What else we do in Sandown
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Sandown stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Sandown
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO36, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Sandown to Southampton (21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Bay Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about a mile of Sandown, 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 PO36 and PO37. Local streets include High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Sandown sits on or near the A3055 and A3056, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Sandown for festival paella catering include Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Sandown is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for events. Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include National Poo Museum (less than half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Comical pub (under half a mile east)
Who books festival paella catering in Sandown?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- Food and music festivals
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Sandown station is in Sandown itself.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Why choose live paella in Sandown?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Questions from Sandown
What’s the nearest station to Sandown for guests?
Sandown station, in Sandown itself.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sandown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Sandown? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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