Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas Catering in West Hill
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 in West Hill.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in West Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our tapas catering works in West Hill
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are often asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and birthday and anniversary parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in West Hill easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in West Hill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. 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 choose Love Paella in West Hill
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Brighton and Hove, including West Hill
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Places near West Hill
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Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
West Hill questions
Could we have live paella in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for West Hill?
West Hill has its own station: Brighton station.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you do starters?
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.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Tapas for events in West Hill
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of West Hill to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Hill is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Parks such as St. Ann's Well Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around West Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. West Hill 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.
Anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or the roads around them. With the A2010 close by, West Hill is simple for us to get to. For events just outside West Hill, we cover Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, West Hill has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near West Hill include Brighton Girls (under half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (under half a mile west)
- 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