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Tapas Catering for Stone in Oxney events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stone in Oxney. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering for Stone in Oxney events
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Stone in Oxney?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Stone in Oxney?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stone in Oxney.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Tapas catering in Stone in Oxney, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include padrón peppers, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for canapés with welcome drinks and tapas before paella.
In a rural spot like Stone in Oxney, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Stone in Oxney until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Who books tapas catering in Stone in Oxney?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Stone in Oxney:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
Stone in Oxney: venues and local tips
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Stone in Oxney to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Stone in Oxney to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Stone in Oxney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Stone in Oxney include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include 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). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Stone in Oxney
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. 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 choose Love Paella in Stone in Oxney
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Stone in Oxney and across Kent
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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More for events in Stone in Oxney
- 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