Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Great Thorness events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events turns food into part of your work event in Great Thorness.
- Training days and conferences
- Client and customer events
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Great Thorness?
How our corporate paella catering works in Great Thorness
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. On the menu are vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food, and we’re frequently booked for fundraisers and team-building days.
An away day near Great Thorness is a good fit for live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Work events in Great Thorness: access and travel
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your work event in Great Thorness will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cover work events in every part of PO31 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your work event.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Great Thorness
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Great Thorness: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Great Thorness?
We do. Great Thorness is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you send documents to our venue?
Ask facilities for their list and pass it on and we’ll respond.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Why choose live paella in Great Thorness?
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Great Thorness, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We agree access, parking and set-up times with you or the venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve on schedule.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Great Thorness
Nobody is left out: every diet gets a hot main.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Conferences and training days
- Team lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Team-building events
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (3 miles south) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Nearby places to Great Thorness
Also in Great Thorness
- 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