Isle of Wight · England
Paella party catering in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in St Lawrence.
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Planning an event in St Lawrence?
Paella party catering in St Lawrence, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it is summer garden parties and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella for your guests.
A country party near St Lawrence is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Step by step
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 the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in St Lawrence is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Parties in St Lawrence: gardens, venues and local tips
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your party in St Lawrence, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. St Lawrence is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from St Lawrence to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near St Lawrence are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like St Lawrence's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in PO38, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For a party at a remote venue, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near St Lawrence include Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from St Lawrence
What’s the nearest station to St Lawrence for guests?
Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at St Lawrence's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you come to St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including St Lawrence and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why St Lawrence hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Other catering in St Lawrence
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in St Lawrence?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Lawrence and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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