Isle of Wight · England
Paella Party Catering for Ashey events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Ashey.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Ashey?
How our paella party catering works in Ashey
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for big family gatherings and christenings and naming days.
Near Ashey, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Ashey (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Ashey
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Historic houses near Ashey include Nunwell House (1.5 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
Where we can cook in Ashey
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Ashey is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ashey
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Ashey 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Questions from Ashey
Is Ashey too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Ashey?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater in Ashey?
We do. Ashey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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What affects the price in Ashey
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Ashey
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your party in Ashey will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ashey is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our events stretch from Ashey to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Ashey, we also cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your party.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ashey hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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