Kent · England
Paella Catering for Stone Corner events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stone Corner.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Stone Corner
Paella catering in Stone Corner, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For office lunches and staff parties and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Stone Corner, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Where we can cook in Stone Corner
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Planning live paella in Stone Corner
Stone Corner is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN30 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Stone Corner to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.9 miles away. Stone Corner is within about 6 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in TN30 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Acton (1 mile south-west), The Stocks (1 mile south), Reading Street (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Corner includes Flatropers Wood.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Questions from Stone Corner
Which station should guests use for Stone Corner?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre.
Is Stone Corner too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Perfect for your event in Stone Corner
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
Historic houses near Stone Corner include Smallhythe Place (1.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone Corner until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Stone Corner hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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What else we do in Stone Corner
- 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