Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering for Afton Park events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Afton Park.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Afton Park
Paella catering for your event in Afton Park
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Afton Park. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and family celebrations and christenings, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Afton Park, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Afton Park (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Nearby places to Afton Park
Other catering in Afton Park
FAQs for Afton Park
Can you cook near the sea around Afton Park?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Afton Park too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Afton Park: venues, travel and local tips
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Afton Park, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Afton Park to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Agnes' Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton Park, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO40, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Medina (1.6 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Afton Park include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Afton Park stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Afton Park
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Who books paella catering in Afton Park?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Afton Park, people book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (3.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Afton Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or PO40 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Afton Park is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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