Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event paella in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shalfleet.
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Shalfleet
Festival paella catering in Shalfleet, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. For open days and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Shalfleet might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
Crew meals are served at set times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Event catering near Shalfleet
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For festival paella catering in Shalfleet, we plan 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. We cook right across the region, from Shalfleet to Southampton (15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St. Michael the Archangel? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO30 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Shalfleet
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Shalfleet and across the Isle of Wight
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Shalfleet stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO30 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Shalfleet
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shalfleet, people book us for events such as:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
More for events in Shalfleet
Shalfleet questions
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 Shalfleet too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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