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Festival & event paella in Upton, Slough
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 Upton.
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Upton
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Upton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Festival paella catering for your event in Upton
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and agricultural and county shows.
Summer fairs around Upton are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Questions from Upton
Can you cook in Herschel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Upton for guests?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upton.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Running an event in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Upton and nearby villages. Upton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.6 miles north.
Wherever your event is in SL1, SL3 and SL2, we can cook for your guests. From Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. You will find Upton on the M4 and A332, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Upton has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Upton include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Upton include Long Close School (less than half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Who books festival paella catering in Upton?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Upton and Slough:
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- County and country shows
Events in parks such as Herschel Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Upton
More for events in Upton
What affects the price in Upton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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