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Tapas & canapé catering in Bassett Green, Southampton
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bassett Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Bassett Green
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas catering for your event in Bassett Green
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We cook padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for birthday drinks and canapés with welcome drinks.
For a party in a place like Bassett Green, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Bassett Green has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bassett Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Also near Bassett Green
Also in Bassett Green
Why choose tapas catering in Bassett Green?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Bassett Green and Southampton:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bassett Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- We cover Bassett Green and the whole of Southampton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Common questions in Bassett Green
What’s the nearest station to Bassett Green for guests?
Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Alban's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bassett Green.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Tapas for events in Bassett Green
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. For an event in Bassett Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bassett Green. Bassett Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Alban's Church. Guests travelling by rail: Swaythling station is about 0.6 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16, SO17 and SO18. Local streets include High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Bassett Green on the M27, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett Green include Cantell School (within half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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