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Paella Party Catering for Shanklin events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Shanklin
About our paella party catering in Shanklin
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Parties around Shanklin are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Shanklin, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Shanklin? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting 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.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
For somewhere as remote as Shanklin, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
What affects the price in Shanklin
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Shanklin parties: what to know
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO37, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St. Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Shanklin are an option if the garden is small. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in PO37 and PO36 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Regent Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A3020 and A3055 close by, Shanklin is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. If your venue is just outside Shanklin, we also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for parties. Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Falcon pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose live paella in Shanklin?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Shanklin
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Shanklin questions
We’re having a ceremony at St. Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Why choose paella party catering in Shanklin?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Shanklin and the Isle of Wight:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (within half a mile south) and Haseley Manor (3.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Shanklin
Also in Shanklin
- 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