Brighton and Hove · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove
Planning tapas catering in Whitehawk? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Whitehawk
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Tapas catering in Whitehawk, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include tortilla española, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Whitehawk easy and sociable. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Why choose tapas catering in Whitehawk?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Whitehawk and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Whitehawk, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Your questions about tapas catering in Whitehawk
Can you cook in Whitehawk Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 is light in Whitehawk 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Whitehawk
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your event is in the BN2 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Whitehawk is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Cuthman's. A picnic in Whitehawk Hill? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitehawk, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in BN2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St Mary's Hall (0.5 miles south-west) and Longhill High School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Whitehawk Inn (within half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitehawk
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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What else we do in Whitehawk
- 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