The Story Behind Sooner Bowling Center & Social Butterfly Catering - A Personalized Catering Experience
- Mandy Haws
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 20
If you’ve lived in Norman for any amount of time, you’ve probably spent an evening at Sooner Bowling Center — where the music’s lively, the fries are hot, and the laughter never stops. But what most people don’t know is that one of Norman’s favorite entertainment spots also sparked the beginning of something delicious: Social Butterfly Catering.
What started as an in-house catering concept inside Sooner Bowling Center has grown into a full-service personalized catering company serving events across Norman, Moore, and the Oklahoma City metro. And while both businesses now operate under their own wings, they share the same heart — hospitality, community, and food that brings people together.
Where It All Began
Years ago, Sooner Bowling Center was looking for a way to make birthday parties, company outings, and local events feel a little more special. That’s when Operator Mandy Haws began introducing homemade casseroles, buffet spreads, and themed meals for in-house events.
Guests loved it. They’d say, “Can you make this for my event, too?”
Soon, the kitchen was busier than the lanes — and that spark became the foundation for what is now Social Butterfly Catering, one of Norman’s most trusted names in full-service catering and licensed bartending.
Two Local Businesses, One Shared Mission
Today, both Sooner Bowling Center and Social Butterfly Catering operate with the same mission: to bring people together through good food, good service, and a whole lot of heart.
Sooner Bowling Center continues to be Norman’s go-to destination for family fun, leagues, birthday parties, and community gatherings.
Social Butterfly Catering now brings that same energy and hospitality to events all across the metro — from corporate luncheons and OU events to community fundraisers and private celebrations.
And when an event is hosted at Sooner Bowl, guests get the best of both worlds — bowling, entertainment, and catering all in one place.
Hospitality That Runs in the Family
For Mandy and her team, hospitality isn’t just a business — it’s a calling. Growing up in her family’s flower shop in Kansas City, Mandy learned early on that every celebration deserves care and creativity.
That same value drives both businesses today. Whether it’s a Friday night bowling party or a 200-guest catering event, the goal is always the same: make people feel welcomed, cared for, and completely at ease.
A Perfect Pair: Events, Food & Fun - A Personalized Catering Experience
Looking to host an event in Norman? You don’t have to choose between fun and flavor.
At Sooner Bowling Center: Enjoy 24 lanes, full-service food and beverage options, and private event spaces for up to 75 guests.
Through Social Butterfly Catering: Bring that same spirit of joy and service to your off-site event — with buffet-style catering, licensed bartending, and professional staff that handles everything.
Together, these two Norman staples make event planning simple, seamless, and unforgettable.
Norman’s Best-Kept Hospitality Duo
What started as a single kitchen at Sooner Bowling Center has blossomed into two thriving local brands — both deeply rooted in service, quality, and connection.
📍 Sooner Bowling Center – 550 24th Ave NW, Norman, OK
📍 Social Butterfly Catering – Serving Norman, Moore, Blanchard, Purcell, Noble, and the OKC metro
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