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Wedding paella catering in Upton, Greater London
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
Book wedding paella catering in Upton
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upton
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include vow renewals and civil ceremonies and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Couples in Upton frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. Plan parking and loading early. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Upton?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For outdoor photos, Wansunt Pit is close by.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Upton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Upton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
For event organisers in Upton
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why choose live paella in Upton?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Upton
What’s the nearest station to Upton for guests?
Bexleyheath station, in Upton itself.
What about parking in Upton?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater in Upton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Upton is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upton
More for events in Upton
Getting married in Upton?
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. For a wedding in Upton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Bexleyheath station is in Upton itself. Historic houses near Upton include Red House (under half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Wedding paella catering in DA6, DA7 and DA16 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upton includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Upton include Bexleyheath Academy (within half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile south)
- 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