Isle of Wight · England
Paella Catering in Whiteley Bank
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Whiteley Bank. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering in Whiteley Bank
Paella catering in Whiteley Bank, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Whiteley Bank, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Whiteley Bank (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
For somewhere as remote as Whiteley Bank, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Whiteley Bank
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Common questions in Whiteley Bank
Which station should guests use for Whiteley Bank?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Whiteley Bank?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Why choose live paella in Whiteley Bank?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Whiteley Bank and the whole of the Isle of Wight
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Whiteley Bank
Whiteley Bank is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your event in Whiteley Bank, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Whiteley Bank include Rylstone Manor (2.1 miles east) and Haseley Manor (2.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wroxall Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Whiteley Bank, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area. Streets in the area include Canteen Road, Shanklin Road and St John's Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Whiteley Bank for paella catering include Sandford (1 mile west), Princelett (1 mile north-east), Wroxall (1 mile south), Apse Heath (1 mile north-east) and Branstone (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles north-east), Ventnor (3 miles south) and East Cowes (9 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Schools near Whiteley Bank include The Island Free School (2.3 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (2.5 miles south-east)
Also near Whiteley Bank
Also in Whiteley Bank
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Events we cater in Whiteley Bank
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Shanklin station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Whiteley Bank, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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