Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Upton, Buckinghamshire
Looking for paella party catering in Upton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
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About our paella party catering in Upton
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For summer garden parties and birthday parties, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Upton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Upton (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella party catering in Upton?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Upton, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Where we can cook in Upton
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Planning a party in Upton
Upton is about 3 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For paella party catering in Upton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Upton to Oxford (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (3.9 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.5 miles north. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Upton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area. Whether your party is on Homestead Close, Lower Farm Gate and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Upton for paella party catering include Dinton (1 mile south-west), Ford (1 mile south), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (2 miles east) and Walton Court (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.2 miles north-east) and St John's Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Common questions in Upton
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saints Peter and Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Upton close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Upton is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Upton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What else we do in Upton
- 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