Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Stone, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Stone.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Stone
What affects the price in Stone
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
How our paella catering works in Stone
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Stone, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Send allergies to us in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Stone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Stone
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-west) and Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Where we can cook in Stone
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Also near Stone
Also in Stone
FAQs for Stone
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you come to Stone?
We do. Stone is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Stone: venues, travel and local tips
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Events in Stone are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Stone to Southampton (9 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Francis, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Stone is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stone, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
- 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