Medway · England
Festival Paella Catering in Upper Upnor
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upper Upnor and the surrounding area.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Upper Upnor
About our festival paella catering in Upper Upnor
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and food and music festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Upper Upnor, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Events we cater in Upper Upnor
It brings theatre to the food court.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Upnor book us for events such as:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Upper Upnor have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upper Upnor, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Is Upper Upnor too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Upper Upnor close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Upper Upnor?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
What else we do in Upper Upnor
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For festival paella catering in Upper Upnor, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Upper Upnor is one of 68 places in Medway where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Wainscott Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Lower Lines Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Upper Upnor, we also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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