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Tapas Catering in Brighton and Hove

Tapas catering in all 30 towns and villages of Brighton and Hove, cooked live in giant pans, with every diet catered for.

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Towns we cover in Brighton and Hove

Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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Tapas catering across Brighton and Hove

We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for office parties and launches and engagement celebrations.

From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks.

Send us the date, venue and numbers.
We suggest a selection and a quote.
We set up and finish the hot dishes.
Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
We clear our equipment afterwards.

What you’ll pay

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

Why hosts in Brighton and Hove choose us

Paella cooked from scratch on site
Sangria and bar staff available
Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them

Ask for a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.

Near you in Brighton

You will find us cooking near Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Nearby too are Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (under half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Brighton itself: London Road (Brighton) station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.

Tapas catering in Brighton and Hove: local guide

Across Brighton and Hove, tapas suit receptions in Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill and garden parties in its villages. Around 30 places in Brighton and Hove are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Brighton: A picnic in William Clarke Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Martin's Church. Sunset in Brighton is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.

Planners, venues and businesses

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.

Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

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.

How we price tapas catering

There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:

Timings and hours
The paellas you choose
Parking and unloading
Guest numbers

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.

What to tell us

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

The courses you’d like
A photo of the space, if you can
Any dietary needs and allergies
Roughly how many adults and children

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

Planning the cooking area

Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:

Parking near the venue
Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Venue approval for outside catering

What’s in the pans

Tortilla española

A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.

Gambas al ajillo

Garlic prawns with a little chilli.

Questions from Brighton and Hove

Can the paella be cooked in a hall?

Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.

How do you work out quantities?

Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.

What do you need at the venue?

Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.

Do you do tapas on their own?

Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brighton and Hove.

Do you provide drinks?

Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.

Can you cook halal paella?

Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.