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Live paella catering in Chilton Green, Isle of Wight
Planning paella catering in Chilton Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Chilton Green
How our paella catering works in Chilton Green
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Chilton Green. On the menu are vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for weddings, from canapés to evening food and community events and fairs.
For a rural spot like Chilton Green, 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. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Make sure each pan is labelled
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evenings in Chilton Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Chilton Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Chilton Green is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Catering an event in Chilton Green
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Chilton Green to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chilton Green is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Peter and St Paul's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Chilton Green, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in PO30, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Chilton Green, we cover Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Westover Down.
- Local pubs include The Three Bishops pub (0.9 miles east)
Events we cater in Chilton Green
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Historic houses near Chilton Green include Mottistone Manor (0.9 miles north-west) and Westcourt Manor (2.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
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FAQs for Chilton Green
Is Chilton Green 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter and St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How much does paella catering cost in Chilton Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What affects the price in Chilton Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or PO30 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Chilton Green?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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