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Wedding paella catering in Gaskins, Isle of Wight
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Gaskins: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Gaskins
About our wedding paella catering in Gaskins
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with mixed diets, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Gaskins frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in Gaskins?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Gaskins book us for occasions like:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: Brading station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Gaskins is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Gaskins
Which station should guests use for Gaskins?
Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Catherine-by-the-Green?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Getting married in Gaskins?
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wedding is in the PO33 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We cook right across the region, from Gaskins to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Gaskins, such as St Catherine-by-the-Green, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Gaskins include Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO36, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Gaskins, we also cover St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Gaskins
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Gaskins, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Gaskins, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
More for events in Gaskins
- 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