East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Broyle Side events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Broyle Side. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Broyle Side events
Tapas catering in Broyle Side, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for canapés with welcome drinks and sharing boards for evening guests.
For a country party near Broyle Side, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Broyle Side 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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Broyle Side close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you come to Broyle Side?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Broyle Side is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Broyle Side: venues and local tips
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From the centre of Broyle Side to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Broyle Side to Brighton (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (1.7 miles south) and Glynde Place (2.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Broyle Side often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Broyle Side, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the BN8 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Man pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Nearby places to Broyle Side
Also in Broyle Side
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broyle Side? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Broyle Side has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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