Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Gunville
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Gunville and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering in Gunville
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
For somewhere as remote as Gunville, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Gunville, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For informal wedding breakfasts and big weddings with every diet, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Near Gunville, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gunville
What else we do in Gunville
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Gunville
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For wedding paella catering in Gunville, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Gunville is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Planning photos in Seaclose Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (2.5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Gunville, we cover Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). For a wedding at a remote venue, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Gunville
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
If you’re marrying at a church near Gunville, such as St. Mary's 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
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What’s in the pans
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Gunville
Do you come out to small places like Gunville?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Gunville
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Gunville
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Gunville is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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