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Paella Party Catering in Bowling Alley
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bowling Alley and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley questions
What’s the nearest station to Bowling Alley for guests?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Bowling Alley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Paella party catering in Bowling Alley, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Popular choices include churros, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for family reunions and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Bowling Alley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Hosting a paella party in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. For a party in Bowling Alley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bowling Alley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.1 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of the GU10 postcode area. For parties just outside Bowling Alley, we cover Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crondall Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Court Moor School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Bowling Alley until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Bowling Alley
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Bowling Alley and the whole of Surrey
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Bowling Alley
What else we do in Bowling Alley
What affects the price in Bowling Alley
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Perfect for your party in Bowling Alley
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
In Bowling Alley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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