FAQs
Does San Diego Paella cook all Paellas on-site?
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We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
How long does it take to cook your Paella?
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It’s a fun process! The actual cooking production is about 2 hours, so plan on us arriving about 2 hours ahead of your anticipated serving time to begin set up.
Is it “Spicy”?
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Not at all. Its delicious Spanish flavors are aromatic, appetizing and neutral for ALL to enjoy, with hints of Mediterranean savor.
How are the Paellas served?
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After it's done cooking, they are served buffet style by a smiling chef. Each guest is served right out of the Paella pan the chef cooked in, so it’s nice and hot. After the last plate is served, all Paella leftovers are put in a serving dish for guests to help themselves or for your yummy leftovers to enjoy the following day.
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How much outdoor space do you need?
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Not a whole lot! For parties with one cooking station and up to 100 people, usually an 8’ by 8’ area will suffice. For parties that require second and third cooking stations, 12’ by 12’ is the standard and may need more or less space depending on the layout. No electricity access is needed.
How much notice time do I need to give San Diego Paella to reserve an available date?
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The sooner, the better, we get BUSY. We appreciate at least a 4-6 week notice, but you never know, we’ve serviced parties with last-minute inquiries as well.
Is there a minimum number of people needed for a reservation?
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10 is our minimum number we will accommodate starting at $400 (Traditional Paella). Just like any other hospitality business, we will do our best to always have it make economic sense.
Is your Paella gluten free?
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what does your paella come with?
We get this question frequently. YES, OURS IS GLUTEN FREE! Tasty, aromatic and no need to worry about gluten. We do not use butter or nuts in our Paella recipe either and our Vegetarian Paella is considered Vegan as we use tomato bouillon for its seasoning.
Our paellas are served with Greek Mediterranean salad with feta cheese and black olives. The salad is served with slices of baguette bread for your guests.