Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering in Farley Wood
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Farley Wood and across Bracknell Forest.
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
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About our tapas catering in Farley Wood
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we are often booked for engagement celebrations and table tapas as a starter.
In Farley Wood, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And The cost guide.
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Farley Wood questions
Which station should guests use for Farley Wood?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far is Farley Wood from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Why choose tapas catering in Farley Wood?
Tapas are sociable food.
In Farley Wood and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Farley Wood
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Farley Wood: venues and local tips
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. For an event in Farley Wood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Farley Wood. We cover all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Farley Wood to Reading (about 9 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mark, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over RG42, RG12 and RG45. Your event could be at a home on Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road. For events just outside Farley Wood, we cover Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Farley Wood include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Garth Hill College (1.4 miles east) and The Brakenhale School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Farley Wood until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
- 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