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Paella Catering in Stone in Oxney
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stone in Oxney: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella catering in Stone in Oxney
Paella catering in Stone in Oxney, cooked live
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’s served straight from the pan. For weddings and evening receptions and family celebrations and christenings, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella and more.
In a rural place like Stone in Oxney, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
How far is Stone in Oxney from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Stone in Oxney for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Live paella or other catering?
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. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Stone in Oxney
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Stone in Oxney and across Kent
See How we price And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure each pan is labelled
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Why choose paella catering in Stone in Oxney?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stone in Oxney, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Paella catering around Stone in Oxney
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Stone in Oxney, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Stone in Oxney is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stone in Oxney, 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 and your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Stone in Oxney, we cover 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone in Oxney until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
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.
Planning help
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- 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