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Paella party catering in Upton, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Upton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Upton
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How our paella party catering works in Upton
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Most parties in Upton are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A picture of the garden helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Upton
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Upton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Questions from Upton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Trinity Baptist Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Upton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We will plan unloading around it.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upton.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Upton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Hosting a paella party in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Upton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Upton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upton to London (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Red House (within half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.8 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Upton has its own station, Bexleyheath station.
Paella party catering in DA6, DA7 and DA16 is planned around your venue. Whether your party is on Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upton include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Upton include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Upton
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you are celebrating in Upton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Upton can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- 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