Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Hawthorn Hill, Bracknell Forest
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hawthorn Hill and across Bracknell Forest.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Hawthorn Hill
About our tapas catering in Hawthorn Hill
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and launches and office parties, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Hawthorn Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Hawthorn Hill (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Label seafood clearly
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hawthorn Hill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hawthorn Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Hawthorn Hill close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Hawthorn Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hawthorn Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Hawthorn Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hawthorn Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Nearby places to Hawthorn Hill
Also in Hawthorn Hill
Events we cater in Hawthorn Hill
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hawthorn Hill and Bracknell Forest:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
Receptions and parties in Hawthorn Hill
Hawthorn Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Give us the address of your event in Hawthorn Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hawthorn Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 3.2 miles south. Historic houses near Hawthorn Hill include St Leonard's Hill (3.8 miles east) and Dorney Court (4.3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Wherever your event is in RG42, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ascot Road and Maidenhead Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Hawthorn Hill, we cover Nuptown (1 mile south-east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile south-west), Moss End (1 mile south-west), Braywoodside (1 mile north) and Tickleback Row (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (8 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles south), Priestwood (3 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles south-west) and Great Hollands (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- We cover Hawthorn Hill and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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