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Festival Paella Catering in Upminster
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Upminster.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering for Upminster events
Festival paella catering for your event in Upminster
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For community events and open days and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
In Upminster, street events mean planning access and closures. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Upminster
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Upminster and across Greater London
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Places near Upminster
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Upminster and nearby villages. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If your event is in St. Andrew's Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Upminster Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in RM14 and RM11, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Upminster for festival paella catering include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upminster include Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Upminster questions
Which station should guests use for Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Upminster?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Where we can cook in Upminster
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Upminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Upminster have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RM14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books festival paella catering in Upminster?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upminster book us for occasions like:
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Upminster has its own station, Upminster station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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