Isle of Wight · England
Live paella catering in Easton, Isle of Wight
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Easton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Easton
Paella catering in Easton, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and christenings and family gatherings, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Easton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Easton (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Towns and villages near Easton
Also in Easton
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Easton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Catering an event in Easton
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your event in Easton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is 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. Historic houses near Easton include Mottistone Manor (4.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The coast is within about a mile of Easton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in PO40 is planned around your venue. From Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Easton, we cover Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (within half a mile south). The countryside around Easton includes Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (1.2 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in Easton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Easton
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Common questions in Easton
Can you cook near the sea around Easton?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Easton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How much does paella catering cost in Easton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Easton 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Easton
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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