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Wedding Paella Catering for Bassett Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Bassett Green.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering near Bassett Green
Wedding paella catering in Bassett Green, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We’re often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and farm and barn venues, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
In Bassett Green, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Southampton, including Bassett Green
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Bassett Green, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We normally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Getting married in Bassett Green?
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Bassett Green and the surrounding area. Bassett Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (0.6 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you are hoping for photos in Riverside Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in SO16, SO17 and SO18 is planned around your venue. Local streets include High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the M27 close by, Bassett Green is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include 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). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett Green include Cantell School (less than half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Bassett Green
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Your questions about wedding paella catering 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 normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater in Bassett Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bassett Green and the rest of Southampton. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
- 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