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Paella Party Catering for Parkhurst events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Parkhurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Parkhurst?
Paella party catering in Parkhurst, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and summer garden parties, with churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Parkhurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Parkhurst is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Parkhurst
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Parkhurst?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Parkhurst: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Parkhurst?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Parkhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much does paella party catering cost in Parkhurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
For event organisers in Parkhurst
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Parkhurst parties: what to know
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For paella party catering in Parkhurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Parkhurst. Parkhurst is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cook right across the region, from Parkhurst to Southampton (14 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Seaclose Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in PO30 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Parkhurst, we also cover Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). If your party is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Parkhurst include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Parkhurst is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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