Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Rottingdean and across Brighton and Hove.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Rottingdean
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rottingdean
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Tapas catering in Rottingdean, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and evening grazing, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Near Rottingdean, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
Questions from Rottingdean
Is Rottingdean too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Rottingdean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Rottingdean stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your event in Rottingdean
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Rottingdean:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Rottingdean frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including Rottingdean
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Receptions and parties in Rottingdean
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Tell us where your event in Rottingdean will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Parks such as Beacon Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near Rottingdean include Royal Pavilion (3.2 miles west) and Monk's House (3.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Rottingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Rottingdean, we also cover Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rottingdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Ovingdean Hall School (0.5 miles north-west) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Duck Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
What else we do in Rottingdean
- 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