Isle of Wight · England
Paella Party Catering for Luccombe Village events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Luccombe Village and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Luccombe Village
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
For somewhere as remote as Luccombe Village, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our paella party catering in Luccombe Village
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. For neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook tapas, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
A country party near Luccombe Village is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Luccombe Village, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Luccombe Village
Which station should guests use for Luccombe Village?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Blasius Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Nearby places to Luccombe Village
Other catering in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village parties: what to know
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your party in Luccombe Village will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Luccombe Village is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Luccombe Village include Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north) and Haseley Manor (4.1 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
For paella party catering in PO37, we plan around your venue and your guests. From The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your party.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Luccombe Village include The Island Free School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King Harry's Bar (0.6 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (1.5 miles south-west)
Perfect for your party in Luccombe Village
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Luccombe Village and the Isle of Wight:
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Local halls and clubs near Luccombe Village are an option if the garden is small.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Luccombe Village
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Luccombe Village, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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