Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Looking for tapas catering in Kemptown? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Kemptown?
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Include staff for canapés
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Tapas catering for your event in Kemptown
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Kemptown. On the menu are albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we’re often booked for tapas starters and birthday drinks.
Tapas make a party in Kemptown easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Kemptown
Also in Kemptown
Tapas for events in Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For an event in Kemptown, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kemptown. We cater in all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Historic houses near Kemptown include Royal Pavilion (1 mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.3 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Kemptown is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in BN2 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road. If your venue is just outside Kemptown, we also cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What affects the price in Kemptown
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Kemptown
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Brighton and Hove included. Find your area.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Kemptown and the whole of Brighton and Hove
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Kemptown has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through 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