Isle of Wight · England
Paella party catering in Brook, Isle of Wight
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Brook and the Isle of Wight, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in Brook
Why choose paella party catering in Brook?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St. Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
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About our paella party catering in Brook
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For family reunions and christenings and naming days, we can cook churros, seafood paella and tapas and more.
Near Brook, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Brook (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Planning a party in Brook
Brook is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your party is in the middle of Brook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our events stretch from Brook to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (1.1 miles east) and Westcourt Manor (3.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Carpenters Lane and Coastguard Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Brook, we cover Dunsbury (1 mile north), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). If your party is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
What affects the price in Brook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Questions from Brook
We are having a ceremony at St. Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Brook stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
For somewhere as remote as Brook, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Also in Brook
Why choose live paella in Brook?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Brook hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And What paella 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