Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas Catering in Roedean
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Roedean.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Roedean
About our tapas catering in Roedean
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include evening grazing and engagement celebrations, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Roedean, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Roedean until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Roedean?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Roedean questions
Could we have live paella in Whitehawk Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Roedean for guests?
Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you come to Roedean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Roedean is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Roedean: venues and local tips
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your event is in the BN2 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. Parks such as Whitehawk Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Roedean, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over BN2. From Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Roedean, we also cover Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Roedean includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Roedean include St Mary's Hall (0.8 miles west) and Longhill High School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Master Mariner pub (under half a mile south-west)
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Roedean
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mark's Church.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Roedean
Other catering in Roedean
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- 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