Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas Catering for Brunswick events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Brunswick. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Brunswick?
Tapas catering in Brunswick, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We’re frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter, with Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
Around Brunswick, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Brunswick
Can you cook near the sea around Brunswick?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Towns and villages near Brunswick
Other catering in Brunswick
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
For event organisers in Brunswick
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Brunswick until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Brunswick?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Brunswick
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Brunswick:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
A picnic in St. Ann's Well Gardens? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a tapas spread in Brunswick
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For tapas catering in Brunswick, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (0.7 miles east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.2 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Brunswick, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Brunswick is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in BN1, BN3 and BN50, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Brunswick for tapas catering include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (within half a mile east). The countryside around Brunswick includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Girls (under half a mile north-east) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Maris & Otter pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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