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Paella Party Catering for Upminster events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upminster: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Upminster
Paella party catering for your party in Upminster
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and christenings and naming days, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In Upminster, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. Send a photo of the garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Upminster
Which station should guests use for Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
What about parking in Upminster?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Why choose paella party catering in Upminster?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Historic houses near Upminster include Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Upminster is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Hosting a paella party in Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. From the centre of Upminster to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Upminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in St. Andrew's Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Greater London takes in RM14 and RM11. That could mean a party in a garden on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Upminster, we also 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). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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). The countryside around Upminster includes Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near Upminster include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Upminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Towns and villages near Upminster
More for events in Upminster
- 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