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Corporate Paella Catering for Bassett events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Bassett. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Team-building events
- Open days and launches
Corporate paella catering for Bassett events
Work events in Bassett: access and travel
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Work events in Bassett are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bassett is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Central London is about 69 miles from Bassett, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. Historic houses near Bassett include South Stoneham House (1.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16, SO17 and SO15, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Your work event could be at a home on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Bassett, we also cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
How our corporate paella catering works in Bassett
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans for meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan paella mean everyone eats together. On the menu are paella lunches, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella, and we are often booked for summer staff parties and fundraisers.
For businesses around Bassett, an outdoor team lunch or summer party is easy to arrange with live paella. Tell us about the site and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your work event in Bassett
It is memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Summer parties for staff
- Conference lunches
- Open days and launches
- End-of-year celebrations
For staff and clients coming by train, Swaythling station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Paella compared with other options
For catering that is part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Bassett and the whole of Southampton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bassett? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
FAQs for Bassett
Can you cook near the sea around Bassett?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Bassett close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you do a team-building activity?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Tell us what you’d like.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
About the dishes
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Have water and soft drinks available
We arrive on time and follow your site rules.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a Christmas party in Bassett, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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More for events in Bassett
- 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