West Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Thorney Island
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Thorney Island.
- Training days and conferences
- Fundraisers
- Client and customer events
Book corporate paella catering in Thorney Island
For event organisers in Thorney Island
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our corporate paella catering in Thorney Island
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. For christmas parties and conference lunches, we will put together a menu of vegan and vegetarian paella, paella lunches and bowl food and more.
Team away days in the countryside around Thorney Island suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Thorney Island, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:20pm; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your work event in Thorney Island
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office lunches and away days
- Conferences and training days
- Open days and launches
- Team-building events
Central London is about 59 miles from Thorney Island, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price corporate paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning a team event in Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. From the centre of Thorney Island to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Historic houses near Thorney Island include Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Wherever your work event is in PO10, we can cook for your guests. Whether your work event is on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at work events in West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near Thorney Island include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
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Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella lunches
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We arrive at the agreed time and follow your site rules.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
FAQs for Thorney Island
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the team help cook?
Ask us about it when you enquire, and we’ll discuss what’s possible at your venue.
What documents can you provide?
Tell us what your venue or facilities team needs, and we’ll send what you need.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
- 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