Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering in Newport
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Newport.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Newport events
Who books paella catering in Newport?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Newport book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Seaclose Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella catering in Newport, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we’re regularly asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and milestone birthday parties.
Gardens in Newport range from small patios to big lawns, and most can host live paella with a little planning. A gazebo over the cooking spot covers you for rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Newport (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Newport
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Newport is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Newport
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What else we do in Newport
Live paella in Newport: local details
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO30, we can cook for your guests. Newport is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from Newport to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Man in the Moon, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Newport is within about 5 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in PO30 is planned around your venue and timings. From High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Newport sits on or near the A3020 and A3054, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Newport for paella catering include Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Newport has plenty of venues and gardens for events. Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Castle Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Newport? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in Newport
Could we have live paella in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at The Man in the Moon: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Newport?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Newport is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
- 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