Paella Traditions

Paella (pronounced “pa-EH-ya”) isn’t just a dish—it’s a celebration of Spanish culture that has brought families and communities together for over 600 years. This beloved culinary tradition began in the fertile fields of Valencia, where resourceful farmers and workers would gather whatever ingredients nature provided and transform them into something extraordinary.

Picture this: Valencian laborers working under the Mediterranean sun, cooking rice in wide, shallow pans over open wood fires. They’d add whatever was at hand—rabbit, chicken, beans, sometimes even snails. This wasn’t just about sustenance; it was about community, sharing, and making the most of what the land offered.

Today, preparing paella remains a beautifully chaotic family affair. In Spanish households, everyone gathers around the pan, offering opinions, sharing stories, and “helping” the cook—whether their help is wanted or not! It’s this spirit of togetherness that makes paella more than just food; it’s an experience.

At Señor Paella, we honor these centuries-old traditions with unwavering dedication:

• Genuine Calasparra Rice: We import this prized Spanish rice variety specifically for its superior absorption and texture
• Premium Spanish Saffron: Our saffron comes directly from the fields of La Mancha, ensuring authentic flavor and color
• Traditional Spanish Chorizo: Sourced from trusted Spanish producers who follow time-honored recipes
• Hand-Selected Paella Pans: Our pans are specially imported from Valencia, crafted with the precise thinness and wide, flat design essential for proper heat distribution

Every paella we create carries forward this rich heritage. Our chefs have studied traditional techniques, understand the importance of timing and temperature, and respect the cultural significance of every ingredient.

When you choose Señor Paella for your wedding, private party, or corporate event, you’re not just serving a meal—you’re sharing a piece of Spanish history and culture with your guests.

If you really want to spoil your guests, why not book tapas as a delicious prelude to the main event?

Starting from just $12.00 per head, Señor’s Party Tapas is the perfect way to spoil your guests as they arrive. Our range of freshly prepared cold dishes provide something for everyone, from our delicious savoury biscuits to our special recipe dips, cold meats, feta, crackers, cheeses, olives, bread and more.

At Señor Paella we passionately believe that good food is all about the excellence of the ingredients. That’s why we’re very careful that everything that goes into our dishes is authentic and of the highest quality.

We only cook paella with genuine Calaspara rice and high grade saffron threads, which we infuse in stock for at least an hour before adding to the pan. Whoops, that might have been a secret!

Our seafood is always local and the meat comes from the very best butchers we can find. We’re happy to use Halal paella ingredients, if required, too.

We’re very proud of our paella and our reputation. You really won’t find better!

‘Bad Paella is a culinary epidemic, not only in America but all over the world,’ says Coleman Andrews, author of ‘Catalan Cuisine’ and editor of ‘Saveur’ magazine. But, those of us who are passionate about paella, are on a mission …

We’re taking dessert catering to a whole new level and are proud to launch our gorgeous new dessert menu!
Now you can complement the style and flair of our paella by spoiling your guests with a Trio of mini French pastries for dessert. Choose from our gorgeous selection of hand made delicacies, all designed and created by an expert French chef, just for you.

Stylish and delicious, this is the kind of dessert you might order at a top end restaurant, without the price tag!

At just $7.50 per head, our dessert catering is such good value you’ll want to keep the price a secret. Shhh, we won’t tell.

Our dessert catering menu also includes fruit or cheese platters and a range of individual desserts. Please contact us for more details.