Isle of Wight · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Thorncross and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Live tapas catering in Thorncross
About our tapas catering in Thorncross
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include patatas bravas, padrón peppers and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties.
In a rural spot like Thorncross, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Thorncross
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Thorncross and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Thorncross
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thorncross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Who books tapas catering in Thorncross?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Thorncross frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Common questions in Thorncross
Do you come out to small places like Thorncross?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Add a live paella main.
Towns and villages near Thorncross
Other catering in Thorncross
Tapas for events in Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Thorncross to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Mary's Church. Nearby historic houses include Wolverton Manor (1 mile north-east) and Westcourt Manor (1 mile north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
We cater events across PO30 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Thorncross include Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Thorncross stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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