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Wedding paella catering in Bowling Alley, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Bowling Alley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Bowling Alley
Planning a paella wedding in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Bowling Alley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Beacon Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bowling Alley suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Bowling Alley include Farnham Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include 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). Larger places within reach include 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). Open spaces near Bowling Alley include Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bowling Alley 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)
Wedding paella catering in Bowling Alley, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
A wedding in a small place like Bowling Alley frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Places near Bowling Alley
What else we do in Bowling Alley
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Put us in touch with your venue
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Bowling Alley at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bowling Alley
Do you come out to small places like Bowling Alley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Bowling Alley?
Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bowling Alley
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bowling Alley?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Bowling Alley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, Winchfield station is about 3.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bowling Alley
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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