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Last update: December 2025

At Vamos Paella, they believe that food isn’t just nourishment, it’s a way of bringing people together and creating moments that last a lifetime. Since 2011, they have been doing exactly that, crafting unforgettable events centred around colourful, vibrant, and flavour-packed Spanish cuisine.

Founded by Melissa and now run by expert chefs Chan and Dan, both of whom have been part of the Vamos Paella family since 2020. The business has grown with a strong reputation for unforgettable food and exceptional service. They take on a maximum of two events per day, ensuring that one of the owners will be present at each celebration to make sure every detail is just right.

Cuisine

Vamos Paella prides itself on using only the highest-quality ingredients to create dishes that are as authentic as they are delicious. Fresh produce is locally and ethically sourced, while their rice, cured meats, paprika, and olive oil come from Brindisa, one of the UK’s most respected importers of premium Spanish foods, guaranteeing bold, vibrant flavour in every bite.

Their menus offer a wide range of paellas to suit all guests, with plenty of flexibility to mix and match dishes. The paellas are ideal for vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat-eaters alike, and they work brilliantly for those with dietary requirements as they are gluten-free and most are dairy-free. They also offer an extensive selection of tapas, including colourful sharing meat and cheese boards for a relaxed, sociable style of service. For evening food, unique options such as cheese towers and chorizo hotdogs mean there is no need to bring in additional caterers.

Services Offered

Whether planning an intimate gathering for 50 loved ones or a large-scale wedding for 500 guests, Vamos Paella caters to all occasions. Chan and Dan have created delicious menus featuring signature canapés, sharing tapas, hearty paellas, and indulgent desserts. From wedding breakfasts and cocktail parties to evening receptions, their expert team is on hand to serve guests in style.

The team brings their own plain black 3m x 3m gazebos to cook under, along with serving tables. Their setup is fully self-sufficient: gas burners run on propane, and battery-powered lighting ensures smooth evening service, meaning couples don’t need to worry about power access. They arrive around three hours before service to set up and prepare everything fresh on-site.

They can also supply experienced staff to manage all asprects of the food and drink service, from serving canapés and reception drinks to running the bar throughout the evening. In addition, they provide a competitively priced range of catering hire, including crockery, cutlery, and glassware, ensuring couples have everything they need for seamless service.

Tasting Events

Vamos Paella hosts tasting events twice a year. The next sessions will take place on 21st March from 4–7pm and 22nd March from 1–4pm in Central Brighton. These events have received outstanding feedback, with many couples sharing how much they enjoyed the experience in their reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Set up
Clean up

What catering services do you provide?

Dessert
Family style
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten-free
Kosher
Lactose-free
No pork
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne toast
Open bar

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Glassware
Linens

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

£40

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

£25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

£25

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

£10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set up
Cake cutting
Dessert
Tastings
China
Clean up
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

£25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
Champagne toast
Bartender(s)

Served in

East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Surrey

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Reviews for Vamos Paella

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Katy Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal caterers on every level. Don't question. Just book.

With delicious food, exceptional staff and the most helpful of owners, Vamos Paella is absolutely sensational.

After meeting Chan for a tasting in Brighton, we knew straight away that his company was perfect for catering our wedding. We got married in August 2025, with around 100 guests. Paella seemed like such a good choice, and we weren't wrong as there was something for everyone to enjoy. By serving it in 3 big paella dishes in the middle of the table, guests could tuck in to as much as they wanted of exactly what they wanted, be that seafood, meat or veggie (or all 3!). Wedding food can be a bit dry and 'samey' when cooking for large numbers, but paella offers something unique and delicious! We got so many great reviews for the food, with many commenting it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. We completely agreed, but then perhaps we are a little biased about our wedding!

The staff were also brilliant and they went above and beyond to ensure the whole day ran perfectly. They even cleaned up and cleared all our tables away before the night ended which made the clean up the next day a doddle. They didn't need to do that, but the fact is that the whole staff care so much about making your day the best it can possibly be.

If we could sum up Chan and his Vamos Paella team in one phrase we would say "above and beyond". There is no problem when Chan, his Maitre D' Richie, or any of his staff are around. They thought of everything, prepared with us by going through all of the details to ensure everything was as we wanted it to be, and just made the whole day run flawlessly. With Vamos Paella, you're not just hiring someone to make great food, you're hiring an experienced, dedicated team that will do everything they can to make your event perfect.

We honestly couldn't be happier with Chan and his team. We cannot recommend them enough. Chan is the friendliest person you could hope to meet who really cares that your day is everything you hope it will be. We wish him the very best for the future. Hire them. You won't regret it.
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Hope Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded all expectations with catering that was highly spoke of, by everyone!!!

We hired 'Vamos Paella' for our wedding (08/09/2025) and Chan and his team really exceeded all of our expectations! Our whole wedding party spoke very highly of (and continue to) the table tapas starters, the three options of paella and the patisserie desserts - many have said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding.

We cannot thank Chan and his team enough for their professionalism and perfection leading up to the wedding as well as on the day. We spoke with Chan for many months, prior to the wedding, and always felt he was calm, professional and willing to go above and beyond for us to make sure the menu was tailored to us for our taste and budget. He was the easiest supplier to work with, very fairly priced and we are really keen to book 'Vamos Paella' for future family events.

We hired 'Vamos Paella' at our wedding venue at Preston Court which at the time was an outsourced supplier. However we had a lot of additional positive feedback from the venue too of how wonderful and professional Chan was to work with. I feel they were really keen to work with him again, which is no surprise!

Thank you Vamos Paella for making our day truly memorable. Liam and Hope xxx
Sally
Sally Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding food!

We wanted to make sure that we served food that would be remembered by our guests and Vamos Paella certainly ticked that box!
Chan was very easy to communicate with on email and we really enjoyed our tasting event in Brighton. Chan was really flexible with the quote, happy to make changes based on what we hired ourselves and last minute number changes.
All of the food, from canapés to paella and puddings was delicious! We had so many guests telling us how great the food was and it was lovely to watch everyone passing food around the tables, helping guests to mix.
The catering and bar team were professional and friendly throughout and service was very quick. Every member of the team were lovely to speak to during the day and we would highly recommend anyone to book up Vamos Paella!
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Mallika Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent caterers!

We had the pleasure of having Vamos Paella cater our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Chan and his team were incredibly helpful during the planning stages and on the day. The staff were helpful, friendly and professional. The food was amazing and we had lots of compliments from the guests. We’d highly recommend vamos paella!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended wedding caterer!

Chan has been a pleasure to work with. We had a wedding do at home in London and wanted hearty and delicious food that could be cooked on site, and it was a huge success. We are very into our food so it was especially important to us. Everyone loved the paella, vegetarians were well catered for, and the whole process was informative and calm and flexible.

Thank you so much! Would definitely go back to Vamos in the future.
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Harry Sent on 29/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Chan and team

Wow, Wow, Wow

Chan was very hands on from initial introduction all the way through to our wedding day and put our mind at ease with his support and guidance.

Vamos catered for 83 guests at our wedding which included canapes, sharing tapas and paella as well as waiting staff throughout the day.

The food was phenomenal and the service of the staff was fantastic. The guests were very complimentary of both and we can't thank Chan and his team enough, they absolutely smashed it!

We'd highly recommend Vamos and would love to use them again!

Thanks so much guys

Harry and Imm x

Nathalie
Nathalie Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helped make our day truly special

Our guests and us loved the food created by Vamos Paella, it was delicious and there was plenty to go round. The staff were very professional and made the day go smoothly. Thank you for helping to make our day special.
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Will Sent on 26/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and a great team!

Vamos Paella catered our wedding and the food was amazing. Everyone loved the menu and the canapes before dinner.

Chan, Ritchie and team were brilliant on helping us organise the day beforehand, and run everything smoothly on arrival. Thank you!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 17/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

London wedding

Vamos Paella catered our wedding in Autumn 2024 at the London Canal Museum.

In the lead up to the wedding Vamos were prompt to reply and thorough in the information that they sent over. Prior to the wedding the meeting with Vamos where we covered what was needed on the day was comprehensive and Vamos were willing to go the extra step to make sure we had everything as we wanted, even if it wasn't quite standard.

On the day the Vamos Paella team arrived in good time and were set up and ready to cook well in advance. The canapes were plentiful and delicious (we especially recommend the Chorizo Sausages). The overwhelming feedback from guests was that they were impressed by how delicious and plentiful the canapes were.

The main meal was served on time and was laid out very quickly around our tables. We were very impressed that all our guests were able to start eating within around 10 mins. The paellas were served in large pans on each table with a selection of salads and bread on the side. Not only were the paellas delicious but the side salads were also excellent in their own right and it really felt like an abundance of food for our guests. Desserts were spectacular, individual tarts that were visually impressive and extremely tasty.

Overall our guests and ourselves were very satisfied with both the food and service. We received many comments from guests about how much they enjoyed the meal.

We were particularly impressed with Chan who was our point of contact in the planning stages, Richie who was a wonderful presence on the day and not only ran a great service but also made sure we were looked after, and Dan who was the chef on the day.

Overall highly recommended.
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Izzy Sent on 21/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Caterers

Chan, Richie and the Vamos crew did such an excellent job at catering our wedding from start to finish. What an amazing bunch of people to bring delicious and colourful food to our special occasion.
From the first communication it was obvious these guys knew what they were doing, Chan was extremely helpful and thorough going through all of the options for our dinner plans, making sure that every one of our guests needs and dietary requirements were met. They were easily able to deal with all of the fine details and changes that inevitably happen planning a wedding breakfast which made us feel very comfortable choosing them to feed us.
On the day their service was nothing short of remarkable. They turned up, completely self sufficient, with big smiles and great energy. They were just so lovely to all of our guests! The canapés were delicious and later the main paellas came out looking and smelling incredible! The sharing deserts were a lovely finish and later, the chorizo dogs in the evening went down a complete storm.
Nearly every single guest commented on how amazing and unique the food was and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to have Vamos cater for another event.
Also, a huge thank you to the Matre’D, Richie. The way they interacted with our guests with such kindness and humour whilst making sure everything ran smoothly really was the cherry on top.
These guys don’t mess around and neither should you, book them now!
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Charli Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food & service!

Chan and the team were brilliant. Everyone commented on how lovely the food was both during and after the wedding!
He and the team were so easy to talk to and communicate with and they did everything just as we wanted. Chan even made up our very own leftovers pot to take home and enjoy the next day (can confirm it was just as good!!)

Would highly recommend Vamos Paella for your wedding, party or event!
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Eleanor Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

'It was an absolutely wonderful day! From our point of view every single thing went perfectly from the weather to the timings, and we were thrilled with the choices we made for the food. The canapés were a huge hit, and we both managed to have a few ourselves (which I believe doesn’t always happen for the bride and groom!) The chorizo sausages in particular received high praise but honestly, they were all really popular. The paella itself looked and smelt beautiful. Part of the joy is in having it all there being prepared for guests to see. It tasted as good as it looked, and genuinely one of my only regrets of the day was not eating more of it (I had a huge plate of the seafood paella). The buffet style suited our day so perfectly and contributed a laid back atmosphere and relaxed dining experience. So many guests commented on how delicious it was, so we really want to say the biggest thank you. You made the whole process of finding a caterer really straightforward, we loved coming for our tasting session and the food lived up to every expectation on the day, you really know what you’re doing! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone and everyone.'
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Lauren Sent on 25/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We used Vamos Paella as the caterers for our wedding on 12th August, and can't recommend them highly enough. Firstly, the food was fantastic, everyone commented on how delicious it was, and several people said it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding. The chefs were cooking in sideways rain at one point but this didn't seem to bother them! They were super friendly when people went up to get the paellas, talking to the guests about the origins of paella.

And secondly, the waiting team was incredible on the day, particularly Ritchie. They had a lot of work to do when we had a sudden downpour of rain and they had to move the drinks-serving station as well as all the furniture inside, while continuing to make sure everyone got their drinks. We didn't have a wedding coordinator on the day, and so Ritchie and the team were a huge help in making sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. And on top of that, they did it all with big smiles and were so friendly and lovely to everyone.

We really were so impressed and very grateful.

Melissa was very helpful, responsive and friendly from the very beginning when we reached out to organise a tasting.

100% recommend as caterers for your wedding!
Cherry
Cherry Sent on 05/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible! All our guests raved about the food!

Melissa and her team go above and beyond to make it perfect.

We were so over the moon with the quality and presentation of all the food! Our guests raved about the food, was so lovely to do something different too.

Thanks Vamos!
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Emily Sent on 19/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

We can't praise Vamos paella enough. Melissa was patient and helpful in the planning, both in choosing the menu and helping advise what tableware we needed to hire. The food was delicious and presented beautifully and the chefs friendly and helpful. The food was served to the table for guests to share in dishes that guests said were just the right size for passing round. All in all a very good experience that we recommend highly.
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Your events

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Tasting Events

Vamos Paella hosts tasting events twice a year. The next sessions will take place on 21st March from 4–7pm and 22nd March from 1–4pm in Central Brighton. These events have received outstanding feedback, with many couples sharing how much they enjoyed the experience in their reviews. Come and meet us face to face and try a large selection of our menus, from canapes and tapas to paella, salads, breads and then dessert. This really is an event in itself. The tasting day is free for anyone who has already booked or it costs £25 per person if not.

Date: From 21/03/2026 to 22/03/2026 Schedule 16:00 - 16:00
Place: Sea Lanes, 300 Madiera Drive, Brighton, BN2 1BX, Brighton, East Sussex

Meet the team

chan beevers
chan beevers
Chef - Owner

With over 20 years of culinary experience, I began my career in London, where I had the privilege of cooking for celebrities and royalty. During my time as a chef at Coutts bank, I was honoured to cook for the late Queen Elizabeth II. My passion for food and dedication to exceptional service have been the driving forces throughout my career.
In 2020, I joined Vamos Paella, where I found a perfect home for my love of vibrant, fresh cooking and shared dining experiences. In 2024, alongside fellow chef Dan, I proudly took over the business, continuing its mission to bring authentic paella and memorable catering experiences to events across the region.

dan
dan
Chef - Owner

I have been cooking ever since I left school, With over 15 years of culinary experience, I began my career in Brighton, where I had the privilege of working in some of the best restaurants in the city. Starting my own business in 2016. I joined Vamos Paella in 2021. In 2024, alongside fellow chef Chan, I proudly took over the business, continuing its mission to bring authentic paella and memorable catering experiences to events across the South East and beyond.

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19 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF Sutton (Surrey)

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