Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Stone, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Stone and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near Stone
About our paella party catering in Stone
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties.
A country party near Stone is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books paella party catering in Stone?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Stone book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near Stone include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-west) and Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Stone hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Stone
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Also near Stone
Also in Stone
Planning a party in Stone
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Stone, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Francis, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Stone is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include 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). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Stone until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
FAQs for Stone
Is Stone too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
- 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