Isle of Wight · England
Paella Party Catering for Foreland Fields events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Foreland Fields. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Live paella party catering in Foreland Fields
Who books paella party catering in Foreland Fields?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Foreland Fields book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Brading station, about 2.7 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
How our paella party catering works in Foreland Fields
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are seafood paella, tapas and churros, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Foreland Fields, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Foreland Fields (PO35)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Foreland Fields and across the Isle of Wight
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Foreland Fields
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Luke: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cover Foreland Fields?
Yes, we do. Foreland Fields is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Foreland Fields, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Foreland Fields? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Foreland Fields parties: what to know
Foreland Fields is about 4 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. For paella party catering in Foreland Fields, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Foreland Fields. We cater in 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our events stretch from Foreland Fields to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Saint Luke, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Foreland Fields include Yaverland Manor (2.6 miles west) and Morton Manor (3.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in PO35, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Walls Road, Howgate Road and Egerton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Bembridge (1 mile north-west), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (10 miles west), Ryde (5 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foreland Fields include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Foreland Fields include Bembridge School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crab and Lobster Inn (less than half a mile east)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Foreland Fields is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Other catering in Foreland Fields
- 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