Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering in Forest Park
Planning tapas catering in Forest Park? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Forest Park events
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
About our tapas catering in Forest Park
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include evening grazing and birthday drinks, with albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Around Forest Park, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Forest Park (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Forest Park
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Forest Park close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Forest Park?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Drinks receptions around Forest Park
Forest Park is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. For tapas catering in Forest Park, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Forest Park to Reading (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Martins Heron station is in Forest Park itself.
We cover events in every part of the RG12 postcode area. Local streets include Bog Lane, Bere Road and The Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in The Warren (1 mile north-east), Jennett's Park (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile north), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles north-west). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Forest Park has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Ranelagh School (1.2 miles north-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.2 miles west)
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Forest Park
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Forest Park book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
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. A summer drinks reception in Forest Park has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Forest Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Places near Forest Park
More for events in Forest Park
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Forest Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
- 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