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Tapas & canapé catering in Brede, East Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Brede: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Brede
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Brede
- Catering across East Sussex, including Brede
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price Or The cost guide.
How our tapas catering works in Brede
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and drinks reception canapés, serving Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Brede, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Brede (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Brede: venues and local tips
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Brede, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Brede to Brighton (32 miles away).
Historic houses near Brede include Durhamford Manor (3.3 miles west) and Great Dixter (4.4 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St George. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of TN31 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Brede Hill and Stubb Lane. We also cook at events in Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north)
For event organisers in Brede
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brede? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Where we can cook in Brede
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Why choose tapas catering in Brede?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Brede, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, Doleham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Brede: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Brede?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Brede too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Towns and villages near Brede
Other catering in Brede
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Brede stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just 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