Isle of Wight · England
Live paella catering in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in St Lawrence.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near St Lawrence
Planning live paella in St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO38, we can bring the pans to you. St Lawrence is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. We cook right across the region, from St Lawrence to Southampton (24 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Lawrence's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall. St Lawrence is within about 2 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO38, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or the roads around them. Other places close to St Lawrence for paella catering include Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near St Lawrence include Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
Paella catering in St Lawrence, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. We cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and birthday celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like St Lawrence, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other catering in St Lawrence
Questions from St Lawrence
Which station should guests use for St Lawrence?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Is St Lawrence 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 provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
St Lawrence is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For event organisers in St Lawrence
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in St Lawrence until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in St Lawrence? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in St Lawrence
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St Lawrence book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
- 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