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Wedding paella catering in Luccombe Village, Isle of Wight
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Luccombe Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering near Luccombe Village
Weddings in Luccombe Village: venues, ceremonies and travel
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For wedding paella catering in Luccombe Village, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Luccombe Village is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our events stretch from Luccombe Village to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.2 miles north. Historic houses near Luccombe Village include Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north) and Haseley Manor (4.1 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO37, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Luccombe Village include The Island Free School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include King Harry's Bar (0.6 miles north)
- Other local spots include South Wight (1.5 miles south-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Luccombe Village
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and barn and farm weddings, with canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Luccombe Village, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books wedding paella catering in Luccombe Village?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Luccombe Village:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Blasius Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Luccombe Village is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Questions from Luccombe Village
Which station should guests use for Luccombe Village?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St Blasius Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Luccombe Village hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Luccombe Village
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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