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Paella party catering in Apse Heath, Isle of Wight
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Apse Heath: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Apse Heath
Apse Heath parties: what to know
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For a party in Apse Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Apse Heath to Southampton (21 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36. We can cater a party on streets such as Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). For a party at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Paella party catering for your party in Apse Heath
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and garden get-togethers, serving tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Apse Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Apse Heath is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Apse Heath questions
Which station should guests use for Apse Heath?
Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Apse Heath?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Apse Heath?
We do. We cook at events in Apse Heath and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Apse Heath 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’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Occasions we cook for in Apse Heath
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Apse Heath include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Apse Heath
Other catering in Apse Heath
- 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