Kent · England
Wedding paella catering in Stone Hill, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Stone Hill.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Stone Hill events
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
How our wedding paella catering works in Stone Hill
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and farm and barn venues, we will put together a menu of evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around Stone Hill have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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What else we do in Stone Hill
Why choose live paella in Stone Hill?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Stone Hill: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Stone Hill at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:45pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Getting married in Stone Hill?
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Stone Hill or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Historic houses near Stone Hill include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in TN25, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stone Hill include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
- 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