Bracknell Forest · England
Tapas Catering for Tickleback Row events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tickleback Row: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Tickleback Row
About our tapas catering in Tickleback Row
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas before paella and work receptions, we can cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas for your guests.
For a country party near Tickleback Row, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Perfect for your event in Tickleback Row
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Tickleback Row book us for events such as:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.7 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
Planning a tapas spread in Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever your event is in the RG42 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 41 places in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tickleback Row to Reading (10 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south.
For tapas catering in RG42, we plan around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tickleback Row include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Also near Tickleback Row
What else we do in Tickleback Row
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Tickleback Row stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
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.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tickleback Row questions
Do you come out to small places like Tickleback Row?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tickleback Row for guests?
Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
For event organisers in Tickleback Row
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
- 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