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Festival & event paella in Upton, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Upton.
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Upton events
Festival paella catering for your event in Upton
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are often asked to cater open days and festivals, serving churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
In Upton, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Upton stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Upton will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Upton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upton to London (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Elmhurst Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the E7, E13 and E15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as May Road, West Road and Park Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Spotted Dog pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upton
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Upton and the whole of Greater London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Access for unloading at set-up
As a London location, Upton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upton
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Upton questions
Is parking a problem for events in Upton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Which station should guests use for Upton?
The closest is Forest Gate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Upton
Other catering in Upton
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upton, and we will put together a menu and price.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
- 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