Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Shorwell events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Shorwell.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near Shorwell
About our wedding paella catering in Shorwell
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and destination-style celebrations at home, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shorwell, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Shorwell
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
What else we do in Shorwell
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Shorwell, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shorwell? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Questions from Shorwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Shorwell too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Shorwell
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Events we cater in Shorwell
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Brighstone Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shorwell
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shorwell. Shorwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our events stretch from Shorwell to Southampton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Shorwell include Northcourt Manor (within half a mile north) and Westcourt Manor (within half a mile west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you are marrying at a church near Shorwell, such as St. Peter's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in PO30, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or the roads around them. Other places close to Shorwell for wedding paella catering include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (within half a mile north)
- 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