Paella in the POD

20/06/2026

Another day, another Paella Party! ☀️

14/06/2026

Classic Paella Valenciana (chicken and rabbit) and Arroz de Marisco (seafood rice), the perfect party combination, on this beautiful sunny day!

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

I think they liked it! After judging, all 21 competition Paellas (that’s 210 portions or about 2100 spoonfuls!) are offered to the public for tasting. You have to be quick as they don’t last long!

31/05/2026

The traditional ‘Paella Valenciana’ is only ever made with chicken, rabbit, local white beans (garrofó), flat green beans, a little tomato, garlic, saffron, pimentón, rosemary, snails, olive oil and fundamentally water, rather than a pre-made stock. The ‘stock’ or ‘broth’ is made by first frying the ingredients and then gently simmering them in water for 45-60 mins, before the rice is added for the final 15-20 mins of the process (depending on the rice variety), making this proudly protected method unique amongst other types of rice dishes in Spain, such as Arroz de Marisco (Seafood rice) which is made with a previously prepared stock. Authentic ‘Valencian Paella’ is never a mix of fish and meat or any other random ingredient (peas, chorizo, etc). That said, all of the above is only true for the traditional ‘Valencian Paella’ and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of wonderful rice, ‘Arroz’, dishes (some cooked in the ‘Paella’ pan, others in earthenware), produced throughout the region of Valencia and Spain, using almost every ingredient imaginable, often dictated by seasons, local produce, culture and traditions.

29/05/2026

Blisteringly hot, smokey and stressful, Paella competitions are never easy, but we love them! The atmosphere, adrenaline and comradery are next level and the memories, unforgettable.

26/05/2026

Huge thanks to the amazing team who worked so hard on the hottest of days, to deliver such a special event raising funds for , with beautiful Spanish guitar by and first class seafood generously donated by . If you’re local, or just passing through Southfields, be sure to stop off for a coffee and support this wonderful project, creating opportunities for young people.

28/04/2026

Today is a very special day for me. Children born before 1978 (yes I am that old, and some!), could only hold dual nationality if their father was Spanish (but not mother). Recent changes to the law have allowed me to put this right and after over half a decade, I’m delighted to finally have my heritage officially recognised!

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to a very special mum!