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Festival Paella Catering for Bassett events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Bassett and Southampton, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Bassett
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About our festival paella catering in Bassett
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and school and charity events, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For events in a place like Bassett, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Bassett
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
More for events in Bassett
Where we can cook in Bassett
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bassett
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Who books festival paella catering in Bassett?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
If your event is in Southampton Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Running an event in Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Bassett to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Festival paella catering in SO16, SO17 and SO15 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road. For events just outside Bassett, we cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in 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).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett 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)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Bassett, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
FAQs for Bassett
Could we have live paella in Southampton Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Bassett from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Southampton. Find your area.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Bassett?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
- 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