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Paella Catering for Stone Hill events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stone Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Stone Hill
Paella catering for your event in Stone Hill
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and community events and fairs, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Stone Hill, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Mention any other courses or food
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us how many children are coming
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Evenings in Stone Hill stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone Hill
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Live paella in Stone Hill: local details
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Stone Hill. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Stone Hill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stone Hill, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Whether your event is on Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Common questions in Stone Hill
Is Stone Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
For event organisers in Stone Hill
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Stone Hill
Other catering in Stone Hill
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Perfect for your event in Stone Hill
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Stone Hill include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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