Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering for Bonchurch events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Bonchurch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Bonchurch
About our paella catering in Bonchurch
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and naming days and family parties.
In a rural place like Bonchurch, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evenings in Bonchurch stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bonchurch
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bonchurch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Bonchurch: venues, travel and local tips
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. For paella catering in Bonchurch, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bonchurch. We cook in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Bonchurch include Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Shanklin station is about 2.4 miles away. Bonchurch is within about a mile of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over the PO38 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Bonchurch include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Bonchurch
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Bonchurch
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Bonchurch:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Old St. Boniface Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Bonchurch questions
What’s the nearest station to Bonchurch for guests?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Old St. Boniface Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much does paella catering cost in Bonchurch?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
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More for events in Bonchurch
- 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