Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Stone, Buckinghamshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stone: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Stone
How our paella catering works in Stone
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For garden get-togethers and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Stone, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Stone (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Stone. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Stone: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Stone for guests?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Stone, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Stone
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stone, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Stone
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Planning live paella in Stone
Stone is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Stone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Stone is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Stone to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Stone include Waddesdon Manor (4.1 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Stone Church of England Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Stone is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in HP17 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Way, Raven Forge and Badgers Rise. We also cook at events in Hartwell (1 mile east), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Haydon Hill (2 miles north-east), Fleet Marston (2 miles north) and Southcourt (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (3 miles north-east) and Princes Risborough (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.3 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Stone include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Other catering in Stone
- 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