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Paella Valenciana is a catering business in San Diego, California. They have been the premier paella catering business serving San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties since 1977. Juan Pomares is a native of Spain who brings his mother's Paella recipe alive for all to enjoy. Juan's niece, Tanya Rodriguez, now has ownership but provides the same authentic, unique, and delicious taste of Spain to southern California.

Cuisine

Paella Valenciana caters to wedding events from 25 to more than 1,000 guests. They cook everything from scratch at your venue so it is prepared fresh, and the aromas fill your celebration. Aside from the main Paella course, we also make mouthwatering appetizers and desserts. They can just provide the food and tapas or help you with party rentals, set up, staff, bartending, and even a Spanish guitarist. Whatever you need, they are here for you. Tanya and her team work with you to create a package that meets all your needs so you can have a stress-free experience.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$44

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$28

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

Latin American
Mediterranean
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
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Reviews of Paella Valenciana

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Summer Sent on 10/03/2019
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Such a memorable meal!

Paella Valenciana catered our wedding back in May and four months later we are still getting messages from friends and family talking about the food and the whole experience! Many of our guests were from out of town and many never had Paella. I am so grateful to have found such a truly authentic Paella experience for our family to enjoy on our special day. Between the tapas and paella, our families were fully satisfied and had enough variety we didn't have to have any other food options. Value and quality are top notch for such an authentic and unique dinner experience!
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Jocelyn Sent on 10/13/2018
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We hired Paella Valenciana for our wedding and they were incredible. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests are still talking about it. We had the Manchego cheese and Spanish meatballs which were favorites during our cocktail hour. We then had three paellas for dinner and they were beyond tasty, plus having them cooking it fresh right at the venue for guests to see made it even more fun.

They were so helpful throughout the process and made sure everything was taken care of. They even recommended our wait staff for the evening who were so professional and organized.

We're already thinking of the next event we could have them cater! Thank you everyone for making everything so perfect!
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Elizabeth Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were absolutely thrilled with the delicious appetizers and paella from Paella Valenciana. Tanya was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. We had three different paella’s and a multitude of appetizers. All of our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was at the wedding! If you have Paella Valenciana cater – make sure you get the mushroom appetizer! My friends are still raving about them!! We also had the delicious sangria. You and your guests will LOVE having Paella Valenciana cater your event!
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Team

Lizette Rodriguez
Lizette Rodriguez
Manager & Chef

Lizette - she truly brings flavor to the paella! Awesome cook, but also has a sweet presence. She's actually a grad of Long Beach State. She grew up with Uncle Juan cooking paella, so she's basically a natural at the art of paella.

Tanya Rodriguez-Stentz
Tanya Rodriguez-Stentz
Owner & Chef

Tanya started in the business at 12 years young helping her Uncle Juan in the paella biz! She is happy to work alongside her sister Lizette and create memorable moments for all her clients. She is a UCSD grad and thriving entrepreneur

Maria Rodriguez
Maria Rodriguez
Chef Mama Maria

We couldn’t do what we do without Maria! She's our mom and partner in paella cirme. An excellent cook and unforgettably fun and spunky. She makes a tasty paella !

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