Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas Catering for Aldrington events
Looking for tapas catering in Aldrington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in Aldrington
Tapas catering in Aldrington, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas, and we’re frequently booked for sharing boards for evening guests and cocktail parties.
For a party in a place like Aldrington, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Aldrington
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (1.4 miles north-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Aldrington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Aldrington
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
Aldrington: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Aldrington?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Aldrington close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Drinks receptions around Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Aldrington to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Philip's Church. A picnic in Hove Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of BN3, BN41 and BN42. Streets in the area include Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Aldrington for tapas catering include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldrington includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gather Inn (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Aldrington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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