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Paella Party Catering for Shalcombe events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shalcombe and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Shalcombe?
How our paella party catering works in Shalcombe
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday parties and retirement and leaving parties.
Near Shalcombe, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Shalcombe
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Shalcombe, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Historic houses near Shalcombe include Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (3 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Shalcombe hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Shalcombe, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Shalcombe questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Shalcombe too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Planning a party in Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Shalcombe and nearby villages. Shalcombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
For paella party catering in PO41, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalcombe includes Westover Down.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Shalcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shalcombe
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
- 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