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Festival Paella Catering for Upton Park events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Upton Park. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Upton Park
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About our festival paella catering in Upton Park
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it’s food and music festivals and community events and open days, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Street parties and school fairs in Upton Park are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Upton Park? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
As a London location, Upton Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Perfect for your event in Upton Park
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Upton Park and Greater London:
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
Running a fête for a church like St Martin's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Upton Park stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Upton Park
Which station should guests use for Upton Park?
Woodgrange Park station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Upton Park
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Running an event in Upton Park
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Across the E13 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Upton Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Upton Park to London (about 6 miles away).
If your event is in West Ham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like St Edward's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
This part of Greater London takes in E13, E6 and E7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Upton Park include Lister Community School (under half a mile west) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Boleyn Tavern (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include East Ham (0.8 miles east)
What else we do in Upton Park
- 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