Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering for Moss End events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Moss End: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
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Tapas catering in Moss End, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Moss End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Moss End (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Moss End questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Moss End too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Drinks receptions around Moss End
Moss End is about 2 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in RG42, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 41 places in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Moss End to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Moss End include St Leonard's Hill (4.5 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels.
Wherever your event is in RG42, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bowyer's Lane and Maidenhead Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Tickleback Row (1 mile west), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile south-east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east), Harmans Water (3 miles south) and Jennett's Park (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (2 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Moss End include Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Moss End until about 9:25pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Add a live paella main.
- 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