Isle of Wight · England
Paella Party Catering in Gaskins
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Gaskins and across the Isle of Wight.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Gaskins events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Paella party catering in Gaskins, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we are frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Gaskins, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Gaskins
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
For somewhere as remote as Gaskins, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Gaskins is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Gaskins? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Gaskins questions
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.
What’s the nearest station to Gaskins for guests?
Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Occasions we cook for in Gaskins
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
More for events in Gaskins
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Gaskins and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Gaskins
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Gaskins parties: what to know
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Gaskins to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Brading station is about 1.2 miles away. After a christening at a church like St Catherine-by-the-Green, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the PO33 and PO36 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your party is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- 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