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Paella party catering in Afton, Isle of Wight
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Afton and across the Isle of Wight.
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Afton
How our paella party catering works in Afton
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays.
In a small place like Afton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Afton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Afton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Afton and across the Isle of Wight
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Afton questions
Is Afton 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Parties in Afton: gardens, venues and local tips
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO40, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Afton to Southampton (18 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St. Agnes' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO40, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Afton for paella party catering include Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Who books paella party catering in Afton?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Afton can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Afton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Afton
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
More for events in Afton
- 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