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Paella Catering for Upminster events
Looking for paella catering in Upminster? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Upminster events
Paella catering in Upminster, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and big birthdays.
Around Upminster, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. Parking and loading are the main things to plan, so let us know about parking permits or a driveway. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella catering in Upminster
Can you cook in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Upminster for guests?
Upminster has its own station: Upminster station.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Upminster until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella in Upminster: local details
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. For paella catering in Upminster, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
We cook at events all over RM14 and RM11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Upminster, we cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near Upminster include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Upminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Perfect for your event in Upminster
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Upminster station is in Upminster itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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