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Live paella catering in Stone Street, Kent
Looking for paella catering in Stone Street? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Stone Street
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Paella catering in Stone Street, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Somewhere as small as Stone Street, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Stone Street questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Stone Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Live paella in Stone Street: local details
Stone Street is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Stone Street or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Lawrence, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 1.9 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stone Street, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Stone Street Road and Pond Lane. Other places close to Stone Street for paella catering include Bitchet Green (1 mile south-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north), Godden Green (1 mile west) and Ightham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stone Street include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (0.9 miles east)
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Stone Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Perfect for your event in Stone Street
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
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