Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event paella in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shorwell.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Shorwell events
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
How our festival paella catering works in Shorwell
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are often booked for summer fairs and fêtes and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Shorwell, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Shorwell have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
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.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
For event organisers in Shorwell
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
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 will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Places near Shorwell
Other catering in Shorwell
Where we can cook in Shorwell
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Shorwell
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Shorwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Shorwell
Do you come out to small places like Shorwell?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Shorwell events: pitches and permissions
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For festival paella catering in Shorwell, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Shorwell is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Shorwell to Southampton (19 miles away).
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Shorwell includes Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (within half a mile north)
Occasions we cook for in Shorwell
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shorwell, people book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Peter's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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