Isle of Wight · England
Paella party catering in Hillway, Isle of Wight
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hillway. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Hillway
Paella party catering for your party in Hillway
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include tapas, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near Hillway is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hillway (PO35)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Hillway
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Hillway
Who books paella party catering in Hillway?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
In Hillway and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1.8 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Hillway is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Parties in Hillway: gardens, venues and local tips
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For paella party catering in Hillway, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Yaverland Manor (1.6 miles west) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Bembridge Methodist Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cover parties in every part of the PO35 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your party.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bembridge School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Propeller Inn (0.5 miles west)
Hillway: your questions answered
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 are having a ceremony at Bembridge Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cater in Hillway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hillway is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Hillway until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hillway? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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