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Paella Party Catering in Shanklin Village
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shanklin Village and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Shanklin Village events
Common questions in Shanklin Village
Is parking a problem for events in Shanklin Village?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Manor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
About our paella party catering in Shanklin Village
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Shanklin Village. For street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Most parties in Shanklin Village are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A photo of the garden helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Shanklin Village
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (1.6 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
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Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Shanklin Village until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Shanklin Village
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Shanklin Village
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shanklin Village? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
As a London location, Shanklin Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Planning a party in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Parties in Shanklin Village are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shanklin Village is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Shanklin Village to London (about 11 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Local halls and clubs near Shanklin Village are an option if the garden is small.
For paella party catering in SM2 and SM5, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane. Other places close to Shanklin Village for paella party catering include Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shanklin Village include Avenue Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
- 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