4 Tips For A Great Paella Catering Experience
We have been in the paella catering business for over a decade.
Check out Vamos Paella tips for creating an iconic Spanish experience for your own lunch or dinner party, or for those wanting to start their own commercial kitchen.
Go Traditional Then Try Something New!
When we think of paella, our mind immediately goes to a seafood version filled with mussels, clams, squid, shrimp, prawns or even lobster. Try it first. Once you've mastered the traditional seafood paella, you can go a step further and season the rice with black squid ink to make an "arroz negro"—black rice—which is delicious, rich and offers a stunning contrast of colours. You can then expand upon your experience. Like our paella catering menu now includes Chicken, mussels and prawns mixed paella; Chicken, pork, chorizo and chard meat paella; Globe artichoke, piquillo peppers and baby leeks vegetarian paella, etc. We even have vegan options.
Prep Like A Pro
Our biggest piece of advice is: never shop on the same paella catering day. We always get this out of the way a day or two in advance so we can enjoy cooking and styling the venue. Secondly, we measure out each ingredient, chop the vegetables, and set up for the evening. Dessert can be made the day before, and sides, salads and dressings can be made earlier in the day.
Enhance The Dinner Beyond The Food
Part of the paella catering experience is setting the mood. We can help you source experienced waiting staff for your weddings and larger parties. This leaves you in capable hands, free to enjoy your event. For larger events, we can provide a maitre d' who will manage your staff so your event runs seamlessly.
Serve With Complementary Bites & Wine
Set the tone with tapas and Vinho Verde! Whenever we are paella catering, we always suggest to welcome guests for an aperitivo—a light bite and cocktail to whet the palate. We prepare something simple and classic like Salchichas de chorizo - chorizo cocktail sausages, Gazpacho shots and Mini Spanish tortillas.
Try these tips or connect with us for the best paella catering experience in town. We are Vamos Paella.
