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Paella Party Catering for Stone in Oxney events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Stone in Oxney and across Kent.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Stone in Oxney events
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Paella party catering in Stone in Oxney, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Stone in Oxney is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Stone in Oxney, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Stone in Oxney?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- We cover Stone in Oxney and the whole of Kent
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Stone in Oxney
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Stone in Oxney:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
Also near Stone in Oxney
Also in Stone in Oxney
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Stone in Oxney parties: what to know
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the TN30 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Historic houses near Stone in Oxney include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill. Close by, we cover parties in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Questions from Stone in Oxney
What’s the nearest station to Stone in Oxney for guests?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Stone in Oxney from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
- 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