Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Quelm Park, Bracknell Forest
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Quelm Park.
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Book tapas catering in Quelm Park
How our tapas catering works in Quelm Park
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include tortilla española, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for birthday drinks and engagement parties.
For a party in a place like Quelm Park, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Quelm Park (RG42, RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Quelm Park
What’s the nearest station to Quelm Park for guests?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where we can cook in Quelm Park
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Why choose tapas catering in Quelm Park?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Quelm Park and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, Bracknell station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Quelm Park stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Quelm Park
Quelm Park is about 1 mile north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your event is in the RG42 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Wherever your event is in RG42 and RG12, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Atte Lane, Quelm Lane and Huson Road or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Newell Green (1 mile north-east), Lawrence Hill (1 mile east), Wick Hill (1 mile south-east), Priestwood (1 mile south-west) and Whitegrove (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sandhurst (6 miles south), Hanworth (3 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Birch Hill (3 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Quelm Park has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (0.8 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include Garth Hill College (0.6 miles south) and The Brakenhale School (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Old Manor House Hotel (0.9 miles south)
- 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