Isle of Wight · England
Wedding paella catering in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Bonchurch and the Isle of Wight, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Bonchurch events
For event organisers in Bonchurch
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding paella catering in Bonchurch, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for rustic barn weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bonchurch, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Other catering in Bonchurch
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bonchurch?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Why choose live paella in Bonchurch?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in Bonchurch and across the Isle of Wight
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Bonchurch
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
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.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Planning a paella wedding in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. For wedding paella catering in Bonchurch, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bonchurch. We cook in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north. If you are marrying at a church near Bonchurch, such as Old St. Boniface Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO38, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Bonchurch, we also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bonchurch Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bonchurch
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
FAQs for Bonchurch
Can you cook near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Bonchurch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Bonchurch, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Bonchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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