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Paella Catering in Fitzrovia
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Fitzrovia.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Planning an event in Fitzrovia?
Paella catering for your event in Fitzrovia
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and mixed paella.
London gardens are frequently long and narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. In Fitzrovia, the bigger question is parking near the house or venue. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Fitzrovia (NW1W, W1T, W1G)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Fitzrovia, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Fitzrovia? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Who books paella catering in Fitzrovia?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Fitzrovia include Handel Hendrix House (0.8 miles south-west) and Burlington House (1 mile south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Fitzrovia and the whole of Greater London
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fitzrovia, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Also in Fitzrovia
Questions from Fitzrovia
Can you cater a reception after a service at Whitefield's Tabernacle?
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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Fitzrovia?
London Euston station, in Fitzrovia itself.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Fitzrovia?
Yes, we do. Fitzrovia is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fitzrovia: venues, travel and local tips
Fitzrovia is about 1 mile north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. For paella catering in Fitzrovia, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Fitzrovia. We cook in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Whitefield's Tabernacle, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as St Anne's Churchyard usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cover events in every part of NW1W, W1T and W1G. From Euston Road, Duke's Road and Market Place or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Fitzrovia include the A501 and A4200, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Euston (1 mile north-east), Marylebone (1 mile south-west), Bloomsbury (1 mile east), Somers Town (1 mile north-east) and Soho (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles east) and London Foot Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Fitzrovia include St. James's Park Lake and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (within half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Wellcome Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.8 miles south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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