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Hooman N.

Paul made our Halloween party an unforgettable night. Thank you!! This is definitely the best way to cater a large group without worrying if anyone won't love the food. Paul was in time, food was amazing, he's great company to have and you never even know he's there cooking up this unbelievable dish! He also took our request to decorate the paella with a Halloween theme, which turned out fantastically. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Thanks Paul!

Erika W.

I hired Paul to create a delicious paella for my Twilight Open House in San Elijo Hills. Home was at 1657 Milan Way listed for $1,995,000 and I wanted to have a nice event, showcase the property and enjoy the Sunset! Paul was wonderful! He was onetime, he prepared the paella on site and it was amazing!!! First the display of the paella was a work of art!!! The taste just danced in your mouth!! All of our guest said it was delicious and we had a little left over to share with the owners!!! Thank you Paul! You are a true chef and professional!

Check out all of the great ingredients in this thing!
Scott R.

We booked Paul's Paellas to work our wedding reception and it was absolutely wonderful! Paul made a fabulous paella for our guests despite very stormy conditions, as the only space we had for him to work was outside in heavy wind and intermittent rain. Paul arrived early, had a great attitude the entire time, and was very friendly with everyone I heard him speak to. His food was fantastic! The flavors of everything were exactly what I had hoped for and the design of his paella was beautiful. Thank you, Paul, for a great addition to our special day. I cannot recommend Paul's Paellas highly enough for your next personal or organizational event.

PAUL setting up his paella masterpiece prior to reception dinner for a wedding. The food, colors, and aroma were STUNNING and DELICIOUS.
Heidi H.

Ain't no party like a paella (wedding) party! As a wedding planner with Eventsbythecea, Paul created a stunning sensory display of beautiful food and aromatics for the happy couple and their guests. He was an ABSOLUTE joy to work with! As a vendor he was quick to respond and communicate any details for set up along with reaching out to ensure any and all dietary restrictions or allergies were met and noted. He has a beautiful set up with Persian rugs and bright colors for his Paellas. The guests enjoyed the food as the entirety from start to finish was a culinary art show that was enjoyed by ALL in attendance. His Paella set up served well over 70 guests and everyone was full and happy. I highly recommend Paul for any event ESPECIALLY weddings as he is a professional and ideal vendor to work with. The best attitude, master at his craft, and knows how to make a crowd happy! I look forward to working with him again in the future if given the opportunity!

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Do not hesitate for even a second to book Paul for your event! Sadly, we've just finished the last of the leftovers, that's how good it is. We had Paul at the Leucadia Beach Inn for our son's rehearsal dinner of about 65 people. A 36" Chicken and Pork Paella and a side vegan Paella. Scrumptious. So good. Loved by everyone, and having Paul there....he's just so much fun to talk to. He loves what he does, and he prides himself in doing it to perfection. From his homemade stock, to the highest of quality ingredients, to his display with antique kettles spice grinders,etc., Plus, it's an event in itself just watching the process, and absorbing the aroma as it cooks for over 4 hours. Thank you Paul!

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Liz W.

We just utilized Paul for a pre- wedding large family reunion. He did a fantastic job. The food was DELICIOUS, the presentation was a hit and added that special flare to the party! Paul himself was a delight to work with. Warm, engaging, humorous at the event but not intrusive. He kept in touch prior to the event, worked with the fact that 1/3 of the group was vegetarian and the rest meat and seafood lovers. He arrived early to set up and then worked with our changing schedule as family drifted in. He took time to explain things to those that had questions and gave some paella history, which the family loved. He had packaging for the leftovers, giving us the ability to send individuals home with a nice treat for the next day. Thank you Paul for making our reunion truly festive and memorable. We really appreciated it and loved working with you! We'll see you at the next one.

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Nic B.

Thank you Paul for making my 40th amazing. The food was sooooo good and the way it looked was a showstopper. Paul was professional and reliable

C M.

Wow!!!! Paul did amazing. Food was spectacular and very flavorful!! Truly a work of art. Definitely a must try for your next event! Thanks Paul your we're great.

Paul's Paella was a wonderful part of my mom's 90th birthday. He was great to work with and the paella was both beautiful and delicious. He made a regular and vegan option for our event. Not only did it taste great, but it was fun watching it come together. Highly recommend!

Melissa W.

Paul's Paellas was the real shining star at my mother's birthday party on 6/28! It was an intimate event with just a few friends & family, but we were stuffed and still had leftovers! Paul was quick to respond every time we reached out to him, on time the day of the event, and was very polite and courteous when it came to customizing the perfect paella for my mom! Paul set up a beautiful display around his table and even interacted with all the guests, giving tips and his expert advise on preparing your own paella. My mom and our guests were still talking about it weeks after the party. Paul's presentation is truly dazzling & impressive and the flavor of our paella was heavenly! (My mouth is watering just remembering). We can't thank Paul enough for making my mom's birthday dinner so special. Will definitely use Paul again...he set the bar HIGH.

Beautiful & delicious paella

Paul created a stunning looking and delicious tasting paella for a family birthday party. His presentation was outstanding and everyone enjoyed watching the paella being created. The aroma must have made the neighbors jealous. Much food for leftovers as well. Top notch in every way.

Kabob and vegetarian paella by Paul
Karnika P.

It was great working with Paul this weekend. Paul was very attentive and called me promptly after I requested a quote from his webpage. He then followed up with me twice before my birthday party to sort out any details/food allergies. He came in time and his pies were also ready at the time we had discussed. From start to finish, he made the process very easy. I asked for a vegetarian and kabob one and both were tasty. My guest enjoyed the food and can't stop talking about it. Everyone also loved watching Paul prepare the pies. His set up is very beautiful and colorful. I have definitely recommended him to others and will be requesting him for future events.

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Thank you Erica. Need to hire you as a photographer!

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It was a true pleasure and I wish you two the very best!

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It was a pleasure working with you and would be happy to do so again!

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Had a great time and hope to work with you again someday!

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Had a great time with your wonderful family Theresa!

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Great party Julie! Hope to cook for you again someday.

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Had a wonderful Super Bowl Sunday with your family! Thank you so much!

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Congratulations again Larry. BTW, your TikTok video now has 20k views!

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Fresh veggies and whatever else you want. Great party dish. Paul is wonderful and lives to make people happy.

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An honor and pleasure and wish her many more!

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