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Paella party catering in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Shalfleet. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Shalfleet
How our paella party catering works in Shalfleet
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros, and we are frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Shalfleet, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose paella party catering in Shalfleet?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Shalfleet book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St. Michael the Archangel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
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How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Shalfleet until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
For somewhere as remote as Shalfleet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shalfleet
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Shalfleet
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Shalfleet
Can you cook near the sea around Shalfleet?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Michael the Archangel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Shalfleet parties: what to know
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Shalfleet to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (2.1 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (3.3 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cook at parties all over the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. From Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If your party is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalfleet include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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