Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bevendean, Brighton and Hove
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bevendean: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Bevendean
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Check diets in advance
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
About our tapas catering in Bevendean
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and engagement drinks, with padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española.
In Bevendean, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Bevendean?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Nativity Community Project.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Bevendean hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Bevendean
Also in Bevendean
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Receptions and parties in Bevendean
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For tapas catering in Bevendean, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
A picnic in Whitehawk Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (2 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Bevendean, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in BN2 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Local schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Bevy pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (1.7 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
For event organisers in Bevendean
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Bevendean questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Bevendean for guests?
Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Bevendean is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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