Paul catered my wife's birthday dinner party and the entire interaction with Paul was fantastic. Top notch flavors, presentation, and communication throughout the planning process. Highly recommended if you want to wow your guests with great food and a unique experience! read more

Paul served a retirement party for 140 guests and did a phenomenal job! I still get friends talking about how good the food was! He did a seafood / meats as well as vegetarian option on both were delicious. He is professional, on time and very communicative. His presentation is incredible from the paella dishes to the ambiance he creates in his cooking presentation. What a pleasure he was to deal with as well. I highly recommend Pauls Paellas for any momentous event you may have read more

Food is 10/10 i absolutely love everything Paul has made and I've had. The presentation is art! Absolutely stunning. This is definitely something you want to order for a special event or an intimate family dinner. Will make it more special! Paul is also great at making you feel comfortable and open to try new things! He's very kind and funny! Hope you try his food soon! read more

Best paella's I've ever had and always with a smile, most recommended food service From start to finish Paul was very professional and nice Did my event a lot better read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Paul helped make our event even more memorable! The paella he created was beautiful and delicious. Everyone was extremely impressed. Paul is also very engaging and personable. Highly recommend Paul's Paella and I would definitely hire him again for another event. Thanks again Paul! read more

Paul created two paellas from scratch in our backyard, one with meat and seafood, and one vegetarian. When we saw him using a mortar and pestle to mix fresh herbs, we knew his attention to detail would insure a delightful feast. He exceeded our expectations with the most delicious meal. We had a wedding reception for 70 people and Paul was the first to arrive. He set up a complete paella cooking station and took care or everything leaving my wife and I free to enjoy our special day. In addition to his flavorful paellas, Paul is also quite entertaining and he interacted well with our guests. He wore a red scarf and matching belt that added to the artistic and colorful nature of his presentation. We were so impressed with Paul's Paellas that we reserved him again for our daughter's engagement party. read more

Paul catered my wife's birthday party and he was amazing! Great guy, very knowledgeable and was terrific with our guests. We served about 25-30 people and had plenty of leftovers. Everyone loved the paella and really enjoyed watching him cook it! I would highly recommend Paul for any occasion, can't say enough about what a great experience this was all around. read more

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. read more

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We had the privileged to have Paul's paella for my birthday last Saturday. We were so excited prior to the event as we heard a lot of good things about him & his paella. And boy, he did not disappoint ! The paella was ah-mazing and sooo delicious!!! There was a lot of meat and very penny spent was sooo worthy it. We got the 32 inch mixta and there were a lot of left overs that me & my friends took home. Also Paul was a delight to be around. Never a dull moment. He tells you story while he cooks. We would recommend him to everyone and will definitely hire him on our next occasion. Great job Paul !!! read more

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. read more

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We had Paul prepare and serve his Paella at our Kinane Events 30th Anniversary. The Paella was excellent and his preparation and presentation was part of our entertainment for the evening. We highly recommend him. read more

My last comments talked about not ending up using Paul. But I was so satisfied with my initial interaction, I found a way to use him later this year. I can't wait for his pallea. read more

Paul's Paellas are both a culinary delight and a work of art! It is evident that Paul is passionate about his creations. The paella was delicious and plentiful. We had take out tins with the leftovers for our guests. They were all so thrilled to be able to take paella home with them. Paul is such a wonderful people person on top of it all. Our guests loved watching him cook and talking with him. Every one of my guests said to us what a great idea it was to have Paul cater the party. His creation was a delicious masterpiece. Actually, it was so beautiful, no one wanted to be the first to dig in. Thanks again, Paul, for creating such a memorable event for our family and friends! read more

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My wife and I hired Paul to cater our wedding reception. We did a beach bonfire party for our guests and the paella was an absolute smash hit. Paul creates absolutely gorgeous works of art that taste AMAZING. Paul was responsive and easy to schedule/plan the logistics with. He was charming at the party - everyone had fun chatting with him and admiring the masterpiece he cooked right there in the beach. What I appreciate the most about Paul is that he genuinely cares about making your Paella and your event special. He takes the time to really understand what you want and he is personally invested in contributing whatever he can to make the event a success. A standup human with an imaginative and one-of-a-kind talent. read more

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We hired Paul for my husband's 50th birthday party. We wanted this milestone birthday to be special and memorable to our guests. After researching different catering companies, I was drawn to the beauty of Paul's paellas. I loved how every paella is prepared different. Paul is so easy to work with and very accommodating with his menu. His paella is truly a work of art. My guests were blown away by watching him prepare such artistic food it was almost too beautiful to eat. Surprisingly, the food was more delicious than it looked! I highly recommend using Paul for your next event. He is a wonderful person and a talented paella chef! read more

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We had Paul come from Paul's Paellas for Super Bowl Sunday. He was punctual, professional and very friendly. Everyone loved watching him perform his work of art/food masterpiece. The smell was amazing! His attention to detail was incredible with fresh herbs and home made stock and variety of seafood. DELICIOUS! What a wonderful way to have a party with great food and an artist. We will definitely do this again! Thank you Paul! I loved all the vintage cookware! Fabulous! read more

Oh my - you are in for a real treat with one of Paul's paellas. We have had the seafood, seafood and sausage and vegetarian paellas and they are all so delicious. Paul takes the time to make a delicious stock, uses the proper rice, saffron and includes lots of goodies in his paella depending on the type he is making. You will not be disappointed! We recently had his vegetarian paella (photo attached) - look how beautiful it was. And it was so delicious! read more

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This was the highlight of my Military Retirement party! The amazing work that Paul put into every detail has been etched into all my friends, family & neighbors' minds. Sounds perfect, right!?! Unfortunately for me, it now won't be considered a party on par unless we get Paul's Paellas back. The artistry is only outdone by the perfect blend of spices and meats. Kudos to you my fellow veteran and thank you for following your passion and talent! ------- Did I mention he traveled to FLORIDA (from CA) to do it!?!! There apparently is no barrier Paul won't pass to ensure the paella is perfect in setting, presentation, and consumption... putting a smile on all our faces. ------- See you again soon!!! ------- read more

Paul came out for our Team building event in August. He is a pleasure to work with. Very professional in every way. He may sure there was plenty of food and our allergies or any modifications were tended too. My team and I were impressed and would totally use him again for another event in the future. Thank you for an event well done! read more

A+ Bang for your buck Food & Entertainment with cultural flair. Our guests were intrigued by the entire process and delighted by the beautifully tasty results. Thank you Paul for sharing your passion for creating Paella with our family and friends. We highly recommend you experience Paul's Paella. read more

My mother Maggie has hired Paul several times for parties on her yacht at the loews coronado. He arrives early. He is super organized. He starts cooking and it smells amazing. It does extraordinary artistic presentations. The guests line up and cant wait to eat his food! Its a romantic evening. Our guests are well fed, often going back for seconds and thirds. its exciting to have him cook for our familys friends event, typically in july. We will definitely hire Paul again! read more

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

What can I say? The man is brilliant. I love the artistry, the flavors, the passion he has. I wanted a caterer, I got an experience. Does this thing go to 27 stars? I'm completely thrilled and have already found another reason to hire Paul again. If you don't hire Paul to cater your event, you've made a mistake. read more

We recently hired Paul to do a seafood Paella for 25 people at my mother in law's 70th birthday party. It was excellent!!! Paul made an artistic Paella that tasted better than it looked! Paul's fee was reasonable compared to other Paella providers, especially when you factor in the customization of it. I asked Paul to put a number of specific ingredients in the Paella, and he delivered. Paul was engaging with guests of all ages and was very entertaining about the history of Paellas & cultural differences thereof. Would hire again, no doubt. read more

Paul catered my recent retirement party from Home Depot. He was awesome as were the 2 paellas (1 regular and 1 vegan). As in his usual style, he decorated the paellas in a Home Depot theme. The food was delicious! We will definitely be having him back in the future. read more

Paul's creations should be considered more of an art than food, these paellas are the most beautifully designed dishes I have ever seen and made from the best quality ingredients. I love how Paul is not afraid to step out of tradition and is Revolutionary in the Paella world. Nothing else like it! read more

My husband and I threw my in-laws a surprise 50th wedding anniversary party, which the star of the event was the Paella!! Paul is so warm, funny and friendly along with his delicious food! It's very fun and entertaining to watch him whip his magic together. My six year old son was Paul's 'sous chef' for the evening and had a great time! We all did!! Thanks Paul! Cheers! read more

If you have never tried a Pealla before this is the guy to start with and look no where else there after! He uses only top of the line ingredients, can customize to your needs and takes him time to make it look and taste amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Paul was fantastic! He made two paella's (traditional and vegan) for my mother's 90th birthday party. It was fun watching him cook and the results were delicious! He was easy to work with, professional and a great addition to our event. HIghly recommend! read more

What can I say? Yes, Pauls paella is amazing. Yes, it is over the top impressive. Yes, he is passionate, accommodating and professional throughout the entire adventure. But mostly, you and your guests will never forget the experience and you will make a new friend! Thank you, Paul! Can't wait until the next time! read more