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Corporate paella catering in Stone in Oxney, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Stone in Oxney and the surrounding area.
- Client and customer events
- Open days and launches
- Team lunches
Corporate paella catering in Stone in Oxney
How our corporate paella catering works in Stone in Oxney
Canapés, bowl food and desserts can be added, and we’ll work with your venue on access, timings and paperwork. Whether it is product launches and open days and conferences and training days, we’ll put together a menu of paella lunches, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
At country venues around Stone in Oxney, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning a team event in Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your work event is in the TN30 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Stone in Oxney include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Within about 5 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
We cover work events in every part of the TN30 postcode area and the streets around it. From The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at work events in Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. After-work summer parties in Stone in Oxney have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
The more we know about your work event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Where we can cook in Stone in Oxney
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Cooked separately with their own stock, so everyone eats well.
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
Is Stone in Oxney close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Stone in Oxney for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook at our office?
Courtyards and terraces often work, if the building allows it.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Stone in Oxney?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, ideal for a tight schedule.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Team lunches
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
Central London is about 50 miles from Stone in Oxney, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
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Paella compared with other options
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Stone in Oxney hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Stone in Oxney and the whole of Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
We leave the space as we found it.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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