Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event paella in Spring Vale, Isle of Wight
Looking for festival paella catering in Spring Vale? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Spring Vale
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About our festival paella catering in Spring Vale
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it’s school and charity events and sports clubs and race days, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Spring Vale can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Spring Vale (PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Spring Vale have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Spring Vale
Spring Vale is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Spring Vale to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Spring Vale to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Nettlestone Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. 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. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO34 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Springvale Road and Oakhill Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Puckpool (1 mile west), Pondwell (1 mile south), Seaview (1 mile south-east), Appley (1 mile west) and Nettlestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (10 miles south-west) and East Cowes (7 miles west). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Spring Vale includes Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde Academy (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Boat House (within half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Spring Vale
- Events in Spring Vale and across the Isle of Wight
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Spring Vale questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Spring Vale?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Spring Vale?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We set up at the agreed time.
Larger pans for peak times.
Other catering in Spring Vale
Events we cater in Spring Vale
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School and charity events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Ryde St Johns Road station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
How we price festival paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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