Bolla

22/07/2024

Need to get a wedding gift for the couple who already have everything? A present for your kids teacher as they leave them after a wonderful year?
Or perhaps a gesture of thanks to the neighbour who fed your cat whilst you went on your holidays?

Gifts can be hard, but there are few things as lovely and heartfelt as the gift of great food and drink - and with the new Bolla Gift Vouchers, that’s done and dusted!

Just pop in and speak to our team and we’ll be able to help you purchase the gift voucher for an amount of your choosing to be spent within our cafe and deli - present: sorted! 🫶🏽🍴🍷

20/07/2024

Picture this…

It’s been raining all morning. You’ve exhausted the coffee in the kitchen and you’re desperate to leave the house and really get stuck into the weekend.

You venture down into beautiful Porthleven. It even looks pretty when the skies are grey and the rain is driving across the harbour.

After a mooch around you decide you need a little touch of luxury, somewhere to warm up, dry out, and settle in.

Bolla might be the perfect answer. Delicious Yallah coffee for those who think it isn’t quite time for a drink, and delicious organic wines for the rest. Bolla salad bowls and hot warming Soul Bowls all round.

Let’s share a sausage roll. Shall we try the red wine now?

By the time you’ve eaten, drank, and dried out, the sun is shining. You put your coat on to leave when you hear:

“Shall we grab a few bottles to take home?”

Saturday night sorted.
Bolla, inspired by Cornish weekends in all weathers. 🍴🍷🫶🏽

19/07/2024

🫶🏽 N O T 🍴 J U S T 🍷 C O F F E E ✨

Oh no, we might love getting down with a cappuccino, but it’s certainly not all we do around here…

You can now find some of the finest, organic, low intervention wines here at Bolla not just to take home, but to enjoy in our gorgeous bar or on our sun soaked patio with nibbles and friends.

Not a wine fan? No problem - we have a selection of different drinks available, just ask our team to tell you what we have on offer today! 🍷🍴✨

Ps - evening openings coming very very soon… 👀🙌🏽

16/07/2024

It’s been a fab first few days - not without it’s teething issues (of course the internet went down and the coffee bean grinder pulled a sickie 😂🤦🏼‍♀️) but it’s been amazing settling into the space with our new team and gorgeous customers!

We’ve had a few questions about what some of our menu items are - so here’s a little run down if you weren’t sure what these Bolla Favourites were…

🍴Cheeky Slice - £4 - a cheeky slice of frittata, spanakopita or quiche from our seasonal salad counter. Perfect as a snack or a side with one of our other gorgeous lunches!

🍴Sunrise Bowl - £5 - a nutritious breakfast bowl of homemade granola, rich yoghurt and stewed seasonal fruit. It’s the best way to start your day in a balanced, sunshiney way!

🍴Soul Bowl - £8 - the Bolla take on soul food, the Soul Bowl is a rich, hearty and warming bowl of something hot and delicious. Made from seasonal produce, it’s most often a curry, Dahl, stew or chilli served with plenty of yummy sides and garnishes. Ask the team what today’s Soul Bowl special is!

🍴The Bolla - £6 - a zesty and flavourful salad bowl from the seasonal salads made fresh each day in our counter. Think Mediterranean inspired, made with Cornish ingredients. Healthy and divine.

🍴 Bolla Sarnie - £7 - a rich, flavourful and delicious sandwich made on gorgeous thick bread, focaccia or ciabattas. This is another menu item which changes daily and with the seasons - so ask the team what today’s Bolla sarnie is!

🍴Cheesy Ssamjang - £6.5 - the classic cheese toastie with a rich and flavourful Bolla twist. Melty and oozing mature cheddar sandwiches between Middle Eastern flatbread with locally fermented kimchi and delicious Ssamjang - a rich, flavourful soy bean paste packed with gorgeous Asian spice and flavour.

Much of our menu changes daily, so always check in with the friendly team who’ll be happy to talk you through today’s specials when you come to order! 🫶🏽🍴🥘

14/07/2024

It might not be coming home ⚽️😩 but visiting Bolla Porthleven feels a bit like coming home.

The smell of hot coffee and dinner cooking on the stove, smiling faces welcoming you, and cosy corners to hide away and read a book, people watch or catch up with friends.

We may not have won the football, but we definitely feel like winners with our cosy cafe and welcoming community 🫶🏽

Open from 8.30am for breakfast - join us and ease that post-footie-headache with coffee and cake.

It’s not quite a big shiny cup, but it will put a smile back on your face ☺️

14/07/2024

Since reopening, our menu has changed a little bit.
There’s still the Bolla classics like our filthy delicious cheesy ssamjang and the comforting and nourishing soul bowl, but a few extras too.

We’ll also be serving an ever changing selection of small plates - think tapas style, enough as a snack for one or a few to share over a few drinks in the sunshine. You’ll find today’s small plates on the specials board.

But for now, as it’s Sunday, we’ll take a bacon roll, a pastry and two coffees, thank you 😉🫶🏽☕️

13/07/2024

What a first day! 🥹

You guys kept us rushed off our feet - and stayed patient when we were busy! Getting used to a new space is never easy, but the team made it look like light work and got your coffees, pastries and lunches to you with a smile.

Let’s do it all again tomorrow folks 🥰

12/07/2024

One sleep left until we open!
We are so, so excited to welcome you all in, make your coffees and fix you up some soul food. We’re open from 8.30 with all your favourite Bolla eats including some new additions.

It’s going to be amazing to share this space with all of you - so please, pop in, say hi, let’s celebrate together! 🫶🏽☕️

11/07/2024

Folks. We have 4 hours left of our Crowdfunder.

✨EDIT: Crowdfunder now closed - thank you all so much for all of your help!✨

And we have a painstakingly achievable amount left to raise to reach our goal.
Just £32 in 4 hours!

We know it’s achievable - but we can’t do it without your help. With rewards starting as low as £2, you can help the Bolla mission for less than your morning coffee - and in return, we’ll provide you with Porthleven’s coolest new hangout.

It’s a pretty good trade and the rewards don’t end there.
Learn more and pledge towards our new space over at the link in our bio 🔗and we will love you forever 😍

11/07/2024

Folks. We have 4 hours left of our Crowdfunder.

✨EDIT: we have now reached our goal! However, the crowdfunder is still open for just a couple more hours so if you had your eye on an exclusive reward, it’s your last chance to bag it!✨

And we have a painstakingly achievable amount left to raise to reach our goal.
Just £32 in 4 hours!

We know it’s achievable - but we can’t do it without your help. With rewards starting as low as £2, you can help the Bolla mission for less than your morning coffee - and in return, we’ll provide you with Porthleven’s coolest new hangout.

It’s a pretty good trade and the rewards don’t end there.
Learn more and pledge towards our new space here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5902a94c55a7d0d6eec753f99cb49e3c/backers

09/07/2024

We’re now on the final stretch of the Bolla Crowdfunder.

We never thought we’d hit even half our target - but to be 90% of the way is absolutely mind blowing.
We have just ONE DAY left - so if you’d like to help the Bolla mission, nab one of the exclusive rewards, or just get a voucher for your future trips to Bolla, every single penny is appreciated beyond belief.

To see why we’re raising money, to purchase an exclusive reward, or to donate - please tap the link below.
Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5902a94c55a7d0d6eec753f99cb49e3c/rewards?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0cJ-By9I79nxk5wlY2L-d0kJ08y7waB_LTKvI2OBsoDQlGRWTNtTnfxNw_aem_cLpOwM8FO3xr9H4cYnfnnA

09/07/2024

Tonight we’re gathering friends and family to raise a toast to all the hard work our little community have put in to make the Bolla dream a reality - it’s a chance to warm the space, make some memories and thank our nearest and dearest for their support.

We aren’t open to the public for another few days whilst we dot the I’s and cross the T’s on some final bits and pieces, tonight is a practice run so that we can ensure the best service possible when we finally fling open the doors open to the fabulous public.

The absolute dream - we can’t wait to finally fill this space with love and good times! 💕

08/07/2024

When we started this, we knew one thing for sure…

If we’re going to take this leap, make this investment of time, money, blood, sweat and tears…

It’s got to be perfect. It has to be. And we knew we couldn’t come up with all the ideas, raise all the funds, and put the hard work in just on our own. It takes a village to raise a baby - and to renovate a cafe, apparently.

We couldn’t have got anywhere close to being able to open without wonderful Luci that you guys know as - her eye for aesthetics, attention to detail and knowledge of retail space is unbeatable. We’re so proud not only that we can call her a friend, but also to have her on the design team.

Our friend .alec has spent hours creating custom shelving, benching, cupboards and tables bespoke for the space. We don’t know a thing about wood, and without his expertise we’d have been stumped.

There’s all the many, many friends who have helped paint. Whether it was a quick hour, or a full day - you guys are seriously kind to not only put your time and effort into Bolla, but bring the team refreshments, offer encouragement, keep us sane and always being supportive.

But most of all right now, we want to thank all our supporters over on Crowdfunder. Without you guys, not only would the finishing touches not be possible, the big things wouldn’t either.

If you’d like to check out the crowdfunder and see how you can help, check out the link in our bio. Every little is appreciated - thank you 🙏🏽

05/07/2024

There’s been a lot of amazing things about working with Luci from Hand and Palm on the design of our new cafe - because whilst we’re fabulous at food, wonderful with wine and cool for coffee, we don’t know much about interiors.

But Luci does, and not only has her company brightened up the long days sorting paperwork, painting walls and planning plumbing - she’s also got an eye for great design. From our logos, to signage, to wall art, to curtains - every single thing has been custom designed and chosen for our space.

Not only is it utterly beautiful (which it undoubtedly is) but it’s created a little slice of calm in the centre of Porthleven. An oasis of tastiness and a heavenly haven to escape to.

We love Luci and find her endless creativity so, so inspiring - just being in this space and finalising the work has us pondering new dishes and flavour combinations!

The countdown is on…
Opening date being announced very, very soon! 😉😏

04/07/2024

What better pairing is there than olives and wine?

Ok, maybe wine with friends is a good competitor. And wine in the sun is pretty awesome. Oh and wine at Bolla is pretty fantastic…

Lucky for you, from next week you won’t have to pick just one pairing for your wine; you can pair it with friends, sunshine, olives AND enjoy all of the above inside the new Bolla Porthleven.

Yep, the countdown to both our opening day AND to the end of our Crowdfunder is ON!

We’ve still got so much work to do and we can’t do any of it without your kind and generous help - pledges from just £2 will help create the perfect space for you to enjoy wine, olives, and friends…rain or shine. 🫶🏽

Read more about the Bolla Mission here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5902a94c55a7d0d6eec753f99cb49e3c/rewards

03/07/2024

We’re at the “finishing touches” kinda point of the Bolla Reno now - hanging art, touching up paint, merchandising shelves and finally setting up the kitchen and bar for our new menu.

We couldn’t have gotten to this point without a little help from our amazing friends. They’ve cleaned, painted, scrubbed, tidied and worked their gorgeous Bolla butts off - and we couldn’t be more grateful!

There’s still so much we need to do before we can open, and we’ve still got a week left on our Crowdfunder. Every penny will help us hugely provide the perfect cafe for you all to enjoy - so please, if you can spare a little something, we’d be forever grateful!

Read more about our story below:

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5902a94c55a7d0d6eec753f99cb49e3c?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZrb427eElBb62cq5uk7mepNfx2qVdePgR2MnxmVU51oybZP1Jb0Q8_vmA_aem_xMFkXaKDf0VbiAyfnwOeqg

02/07/2024

If you’ve walked past Number 1 Fore Street recently, you’ve probably noticed what we’re creating…

You’ve probably spotted our sun drenched, Mediterranean vino patio (so much more chic than a beer garden right?), or perhaps the signage and window frames? Or maybe today you saw the new custom printed curtain going up?

We’re still sitting on an opening date, but my gosh is Bolla Porthleven going to be worth the wait. It’s a dreamy little space, designed for cosy cafe trips, sunny wine tastings, and community workshops and groups.

Cool and calm during summer’s silly season and comforting and cosy when the seasons turn cold. Your new favourite coffee spot, and the ultimate destination for organic wine and deli snacks.

We’re still raising funds on our crowdfunder (who knew lightbulbs cost so much?!) - and if you’d like to donate a bit of cash in return for a fun reward, we’d be super grateful.

Tap the link below to find out more about the Bolla journey:

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5902a94c55a7d0d6eec753f99cb49e3c?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxdJ6gUkG3lbcfnCtRUZXCNTyZlnZq7OQ_8oaTj7brDRoUuUuSOsBgofk_aem_SnwcCZMjMSe3jZ531vmL1Q

21/06/2024

⚡️We’re on the hunt for 2 more members of the Bolla Dream Team! ⚡️

If you’re a total foodie, a coffee lover (barista trained? Even better!) and can’t get enough of a good glass of wine, you might just be the person we need. Love chatting nonsense and dancing in the kitchen? Bonus points to you!

Before we throw open the pink doors on our new cafe, we want to find two passionate and driven Cafe Supervisors to add to the Bolla team. Initially we’d love you to be part of the summer team, but there’s year-round opportunities for the right person to complete the Bolla line up!

We offer great rates of pay, plenty of food and drink while you’re on shift, and potential for overtime. Both full and part time positions are available (41hrs PW/20.5hrs PW respectively) and a willingness to work weekends. Currently the position is daytimes only.

Essential qualities:
- willing to learn
- ⁠great with people
- ⁠lover of food and drink
- ⁠wicked sense of humour

Desired qualities:
- barista trained
- ⁠some wine knowledge
- ⁠hospitality experience
- ⁠10/10 kitchen dancing skills

If you think you’re the missing piece in the Bolla puzzle, if you’re keen to get stuck into this growing business, and if you love sea views chatting to our customers and great coffee, get in touch and send your CV to [email protected]

We can’t wait to hear from you!

16/06/2024

Loved chatting to Kate from the Helston Packet Newspapers about our exciting move into Fore Street! For more information tap the link to our crowdfunder at the bottom of the article. Vouchers for coffee & cake start at just £6 and every penny really helps! Thank you ❤️

Jamie's passion for good food and wine will be showcased when the new shop opens next week

15/06/2024

🥁🥁🥁
These are our opening days and times for our FINAL WEEK 😭 at the beautiful Shipyard market before we move over to our own little space on Fore Street!

Monday & Tuesday - closed
Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

Come and see us to say byeeee 👋

Peace out ✌️😘

13/06/2024

You've probably heard we're moving - but before we can throw open the doors and fire up the coffee machine, we need a little bit of help from you!
We've launched a Crowdfunder to help us gather the necessary funds to open the new space, but we aren't asking for anything for free. There's tonnes of exclusive benefits and money-saving purchases available in return for your generous pledges which will be an enormous help in helping us open the new cafe.
You can ready more about it on the post below, and check out the rewards - starting at just £2, including gift vouchers, wine memberships and exclusive hire of the cafe for your next gathering.
Please tap the link below to learn more about Bolla, donate if you can, and share with your friends and family - we'd be so grateful. Thank you!

Our little cafe has outgrown our current space, so we're raising funds to kit out and open a new bigger cafe on Fore Street.

08/06/2024

07/06/2024

Have you heard we’re closing? 👀

But not really!

Whilst we’ve adored our time here at The Shipyard Market, we’ve outgrown this little box and are now planning to move to pastures new!

We aren’t going to be far away - we’re so excited to announce our new home is only on Fore Street, in what used to be the hidden harbour cafe. Less than 3 minutes from where we are, and still serving the same wonderful coffee and divine dinners.

We’ve got a lot of work in store as we turn this little space into our big dream, so we won’t be saying goodbye to the market quite yet.

But until then, we’re going to be on a mission to fundraise a bit of extra money to make our big Bolla dream come true - stay tuned to find out more about how we’re crowdfunding to help us fund the move, and what amazing rewards are on offer in return for your kind donations.

We love being a part of this amazing community, and we can’t believe soon we’ll have the space to hold more workshops, provide more jobs, and add even more value to this priceless little village of ours.

Think late evenings in the wine bar, small plates of delicious food, and winter takeaway nights. Early morning coffees, and the same Bolla lunches you all know and love. Workshops, wine tastings and private events…

Basically, what we do now but bigger and better 🙌🏽

We couldn’t have got to this point without your support, and we’re excited to go the extra mile with you all alongside us on the journey!

01/06/2024

Some day! 🌞
Today, we had the honour of watching a master at work. Mackerel fresh out of the water filleted by the legend that is John Strike. Cooked these with some sumac, served with a heritage tomato salad with the freshest tarragon (picked by ) from ’s garden, Cornish mids, salsa verde and beetroot. Summer in Cornwall right there 🤌🏼 😗
I have the best market mates! 🥰

16/12/2023

W E E K E N D S P E C I A L

Gnocchi all norma 🍲 🇮🇹
Aubergine, spinach, mozzarella, gnocchi, basil, balsamic, rocket £7