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Paella Catering for Fortis Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fortis Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Fortis Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How our paella catering works in Fortis Green
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Whether it’s office lunches and staff parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Gardens in London can be narrow, but a level spot away from fences and trees is generally all we need. For an event in Fortis Green, tell us where we can park to unload. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Fortis Green (N10, N2, N6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Fortis Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fortis Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Catering an event in Fortis Green
Fortis Green is about 1 mile south-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Anywhere in N10, we can cook for your guests. Fortis Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Fortis Green include Heath Hall (1.4 miles south-west) and Athlone House (1.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Fortismere School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in N10, N2 and N6, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Hill Road, Durham Road and Steeds Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A504 close by, Fortis Green is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Muswell Hill (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile west), Highgate (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile south-east) and Hampstead Garden Suburb (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coppetts Wood Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Kenwood House (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fortis Green include Highgate Hill and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Tollington School (less than half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Clissold Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.3 miles north-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Fortis Green
Can you cook in Cherry Tree Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at United Reformed Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Fortis Green?
We do. We cook at events in Fortis Green and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose paella catering in Fortis Green?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Fortis Green, people book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Cherry Tree Wood? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Fortis Green
Other catering in Fortis Green
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
As a London location, Fortis Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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