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Paella party catering in Plaish, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Plaish and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Plaish
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella party catering for your party in Plaish
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. For baby celebrations and big birthdays, we can cook churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A country party near Plaish is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Plaish (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Plaish
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Nicholas in Castro?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Plaish?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Why choose live paella in Plaish?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your party in Plaish
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Plaish include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Gatcombe House (1.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Plaish is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Plaish
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO30 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Plaish to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your party.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Christ The King College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Plaish? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Places near Plaish
Other catering in Plaish
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
For somewhere as remote as Plaish, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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