Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering for Hillgrove events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hillgrove: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering near Hillgrove
Occasions we cook for in Hillgrove
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hillgrove book us for events such as:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St. Mark's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Paella catering for your event in Hillgrove
There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and staff parties and work lunches, serving seafood paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a rural spot like Hillgrove, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Your questions about paella catering in Hillgrove
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mark's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Hillgrove?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Also near Hillgrove
Other catering in Hillgrove
Catering an event in Hillgrove
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Hillgrove to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 4.3 miles away. Historic houses near Hillgrove include Arreton Manor (2.4 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hillgrove, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO33, we can bring paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hillgrove include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Medina College (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Woodmans Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
On the day, 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Hillgrove until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hillgrove
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
For somewhere as remote as Hillgrove, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
- 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