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Paella party catering in Upton, Slough
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upton.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Upton events
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Paella party catering in Upton, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s naming days and christenings and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a place like Upton, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Upton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Upton: your questions answered
Is Upton close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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 cater in Upton?
We do. Upton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upton
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hosting a paella party in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your party in Upton will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.6 miles north. 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.
Here we cover the SL1, SL3 and SL2 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or the roads around them. Being close to the M4 and A332, Upton is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Upton has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Long Close School (within half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
- 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