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Paella party catering in Upton, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Upton.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Upton
How our paella party catering works in Upton
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and baby celebrations.
Parties around Upton are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Questions from Upton
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Upton?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Upton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Party venues around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Upton, and we will plan access and set-up. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cover parties in every part of CT10, CT11 and CT12 and the streets around it. Local streets include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Upton include the A255, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
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The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Upton is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- 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’ll put together a menu and price.
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Why choose paella party catering in Upton?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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