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Tapas Catering in Bowling Alley
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bowling Alley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Bowling Alley
The process
Service is quick: 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, 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Bowling Alley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Bowling Alley, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is receptions and drinks parties and sharing tapas starters, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, padrón peppers and albóndigas for your guests.
Near Bowling Alley, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Bowling Alley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bowling Alley to Guildford (13 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bowling Alley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
We cook at events all over GU10. If your venue is just outside Bowling Alley, we also 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
Where we can cook in Bowling Alley
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bowling Alley
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Towns and villages near Bowling Alley
More for events in Bowling Alley
Why choose tapas catering in Bowling Alley?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Common questions in Bowling Alley
How far is Bowling Alley from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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