Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering in Jealott's Hill
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Jealott's Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Jealott's Hill
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Jealott's Hill has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Tapas catering for your event in Jealott's Hill
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and evening grazing.
For a country party near Jealott's Hill, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Jealott's Hill (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Jealott's Hill
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Jealott's Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Jealott's Hill questions
Is Jealott's Hill close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Jealott's Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 will help you decide the split.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cover Jealott's Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Jealott's Hill. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Jealott's Hill.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Jealott's Hill hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Bracknell Forest, including Jealott's Hill
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
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Jealott's Hill: venues and local tips
Jealott's Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Across the RG42 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Jealott's Hill is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest we cover. Our events stretch from Jealott's Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Jealott's Hill include St Leonard's Hill (4.5 miles east) and Dorney Court (4.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.8 miles south.
Anywhere in RG42, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Gough's Barn Lane and Maidenhead Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Tickleback Row (1 mile south), Moss End (1 mile south), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east), Nuptown (1 mile east) and Warfield (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (4 miles south), Forest Park (4 miles south), The Warren (4 miles south) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (2.5 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
- 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