Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering in Great Hollands
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Great Hollands: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Great Hollands
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tapas catering in Great Hollands, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions and drinks parties and launches and office parties.
For a party in a place like Great Hollands, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Great Hollands
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What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or RG12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Events in Great Hollands and across Bracknell Forest
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planning a tapas spread in Great Hollands
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Tell us where your event in Great Hollands will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Great Hollands is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bracknell station is about 1.3 miles away.
For tapas catering in RG12 and RG40, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane or the roads around them. With the A3095 close by, Great Hollands is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Great Hollands has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Golden Retriever pub (0.9 miles south)
Where we can cook in Great Hollands
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Great Hollands 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Great Hollands questions
Which station should guests use for Great Hollands?
Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Great Hollands from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- 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