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Paella party catering in Upton, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
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Paella party catering in Upton, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it’s big family gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
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. Send a photo of the garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Upton
What about parking in Upton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll work around it.
Could we have live paella in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Upton.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella party catering in Upton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Upton parties: what to know
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Upton and the surrounding area. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our events stretch from Upton to London (6 miles away).
Thinking of a party in West Ham Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Valentines Mansion (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cater parties across E7, E13 and E15. That could mean a party in a garden on May Road, West Road and Park Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Upton include St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Spotted Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. A summer party in Upton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Upton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books paella party catering in Upton?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Upton and Greater London:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Forest Gate station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
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More for events 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