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Live paella catering in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Looking for paella catering in Shalfleet? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Shalfleet
Why choose live paella in Shalfleet?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Shalfleet
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Popular choices include seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for anniversary celebrations and naming days and family parties.
In a rural place like Shalfleet, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Shalfleet
Is Shalfleet too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shalfleet.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Shalfleet is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Shalfleet until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shalfleet, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Shalfleet: venues, travel and local tips
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Shalfleet, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shalfleet. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Shalfleet to Southampton (15 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (2.1 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (3.3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Shalfleet is within about 6 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in PO30, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalfleet include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in Shalfleet? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
What else we do in Shalfleet
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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