The Spaniard Paellas

TRADITIONAL PAELLAS OF SPAIN
WHO ARE WE?
The Spaniard is a Personal Chef and Catering Service located in metro-Atlanta and specializes in authentic paellas of Spain, the vibrant Spanish rice dish loved the world over. The Spaniard will bring traditional Spanish cuisine and a unique experience to your next event, cooking on site our paellas from scratch, the same way that has been done in Spain for centuries. We are very proud and excited about our product, and also enthusiastic and passionate about promoting Spain and its most international dish.
Our catering service brings an authentic Spanish experience directly to your event, where our chefs prepare the paellas fresh on site. Guests can enjoy an interactive and live cooking performance that combines exceptional cuisine and unforgettable entertainment.

We will cook our paellas at any event or celebration, such as: businesses, hotels, restaurants, country clubs, social clubs, schools, parties, fairs, festivals, farmers' markets, private events, baptisms, wedding rehearsals, weddings, and showers.
You can be assured our paella is authentic with high-quality ingredients. The Spaniard's mission is to be a staunch defender of the authentic paella and traditional cuisine of Spain.
WHAT IS PAELLA?
Paella is a centuries-old traditional rice dish from Spain. It is part of the fiber of Spanish life and the product of many generations of fine eating. The native land of paella is Valencia, Spain. Paella is not Uncle Ben's rice, which lobster, chicken, and clams have been strewn on top to give a pretty appearance and to disguise the rice. Paella is most certainly not one dish; it is endless dishes made with almost any ingredient. It is a technique for making many rice dishes that are generally united by the eye-catching paella pan in which they cook and by their cooking method. The flavor depends on the ingredients that are combined with the rice and from which the rice soaks up its flavors. Paella marries the robust Mediterranean flavors of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and peppers with rice, broth, and meat, fish, or vegetables to create a healthy grain-based meal that will gratify the senses and be the centerpiece for exciting entertainment.
In the words of Placido Domingo,"Paella is the magnificent rice dish from my native Spain. It is the quintessential dish of Spain, a veritable symphony of colors and flavors that delights both the eye and the palate."
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MEET OUR TEAM!

ALEJANDRO MONTES GRANADA

Alejandro Montes-Granada is the owner and executive chef of The Spaniard, bringing more than 30 years of paella-making expertise to the table. Born in Gijón, Asturias, in Northern Spain, Alejandro spent his childhood moving between La Alcarria in Guadalajara, Madrid, and Asturias. From an early age, he was captivated by the aromas drifting from his family’s kitchen. This passion followed him into youth, where he frequently organized hiking and kayaking trips along the Tajo River—always capping off the adventure by cooking a massive paella for the group.As a self-taught chef, Alejandro built his foundation by traveling throughout Spain and cooking for loved ones. His deepest culinary inspiration comes from his family. He learned the secrets of traditional Spanish cuisine from his mother, María Asunción—whom he calls the best cook in the world—and mastered the art of open-fire paella by watching his father, Luis, cook along the banks of the Tajo River. Alejandro further refined his skills by learning from local restaurant chefs, celebrating at family gatherings, experimenting with his Aunt Queca’s charcoal oven, and sharing endless conversations with the cook, Leo. Years of dedication, research, and culinary experimentation have allowed Alejandro to perfect his traditional Spanish recipes. Today, he invites you, your family, friends, and business partners on an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Sit back and watch a master chef in his element, transforming fresh, premium ingredients into Spain’s most iconic dish: the perfect paella.

ANA MARÍA CALVO DE MORA

Ana Maria Calvo de Mora serves as our Catering Consultant. A self-taught authority on Spanish gastronomy, Ana Maria mastered her craft through traditional culinary roots. While she enjoys innovating with new flavors, she firmly believes that traditional cuisine offers the truest expression of Spanish culture. As the culinary anchor for the future expansion of The Spaniard, she is developing an extensive selection of tapas, pinchos, and regional dishes. Born in Extremadura, Spain, Ana Maria has traveled the world teaching Spanish as a second language. Today, she balances her educational career with her creative passion for cooking—a passion we are proud to showcase.

CURTIS MORSE

As Festival Director of Operations, Curtis Morse channels his passion for global travel and authentic cuisine into every event. After falling in love with Spain, this dedicated foodie aligned perfectly with our mission to fiercely defend and celebrate traditional Spanish gastronomy. When he isn't planning and executing vibrant festivals across the Southeast, Curtis works as a software engineer, seamlessly blending technical precision with cultural celebration.

TEAM PHOTOS
PAELLA menu
Paella is as free-spirited as are the cooks who prepare them. Once the technique is mastered, the sky is the limit.
There are endless combinations of paellas based on the ingredients. The Spaniard team has made a selection that loyally represents the traditional cuisine. We can always work out more possibilities and preferences.

PAELLA VALENCIANA / VALENCIAN PAELLA
This is the mother of all the paellas, THE QUEEN, THE ORIGINAL PAELLA. The rest have been developed throughout the decades among all the regions of Spain. The motherland of the paellas is Valencia.
Valencian D.O rice, chicken, rabbit, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimenton de La Vera, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA MIXTA / MIXED MEAT AND SEAFOOD PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, wild Gulf shrimp, clams or mussels, calamari, chicken, pork, chorizo Riojano, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE MARISCO / SEAFOOD PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, wild Gulf shrimp, clams or mussels, blue crabs (if available), calamari, swordfish or scallops, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE CARNE / MEAT PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, sirloin pork roast, pork tenderloin, pork ribs, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE POLLO / CHICKEN PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, chicken, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

ARROZ DEL SENYORET
If you love seafood paella and don't want to get messy peeling shrimp or dealing with shells, this is the one for you.
Valencian D.O rice, wild Gulf peeled shrimp, cuttlefish/calamari, swordfish/mahi, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), sofrito, and alioli sauce are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE PULPO Y GAMBAS / OCTOPUS AND SHRIMP PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, octopus, wild Gulf shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and salmorreta are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE PULPO Y VIEIRAS / OCTOPUS AND SCALLOPS PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, octopus, wild caught sea scallops, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and salmorreta are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE GAMBAS Y VIEIRAS / SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, wild Gulf shrimp, wild-caught sea scallops, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and salmorreta are among the main ingredients.

ARROS NEGRE / BLACK PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, cuttlefish or calamari ink, cuttlefish or calamari, wild Gulf shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and alioli sauce are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE LANGOSTA CON CALAMARES/ LOBSTER PAELLA AND CALAMARI
Valencian D.O rice, lobster, calamari, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, pimentón de La
Vera, fumet (homemade fish broth), and salmorreta are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE SALMÓN Y VERDURAS/ SALMON AND VEGETABLES PAELLA
Valencian D.O rice, salmon, vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.

PAELLA DE VERDURAS / VEGETARIAN PAELLA (organic)
Valencian D.O rice, vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, saffron from Castilla-La Mancha, and sofrito are among the main ingredients.
TAPAS MENU
In addition to our signature paella, we offer a curated selection of tapas that perfectly complement the dish, paired with our house-made Spanish sangria.
Croquetas
Empanada Gallega
Chorizo Riojano
Jamón Serrano
Jamón Ibérico
Lomo Ibérico
Queso Manchego
Tortilla Española
Gazpacho
Porra Antequerana
Patatas Bravas
Patatas Alioli
Champiñones al ajillo
Gambas al ajillo
Vinagreta de marisco
Ensaladilla Rusa
Charcuterie boards
Albondiguillas
Mediterranean salad
House salad
Red and White Sangria
Arroz con leche
Crema catalana
Flan
Tapas
Photos of our Tapas
PHOTOS
Photos of our Paellas
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EVENT PHOTOS
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OUR PRICES & POLICIES
The prices vary depending on the type of paella, the commute to the event, whether you order more than one paella type, market prices, and the number of guests at the event.
Paella is a unique dish because you are able to customize it however you'd like. The combinations are endless, with options from mixing both meat and seafood to having halal paella. There are endless combinations of paellas based on the ingredients. The Spaniard team has made a selection that loyally represents the traditional cuisine. We can always work out more possibilities and preferences.
Less than 30 guests or more than 200 guests, please contact us.
30-50 guests.........$27 - $36 per person.
60-200 guest........ $25 - $34 per person.
We request 50% of the total payment upon agreement to secure our services, start organizing the event, and purchase
ingredients. The remaining balance will be due three (3) days before the event.
If final payment is not received three (3) days before the event, the service will be cancelled, and any deposit/advance payments will be forfeited.
Full refund for cancellations made at least up to fifteen (15) business days prior to the day of the event. A refund of 50% of the deposit will be returned for cancellations between four (4) and fourteen (14) business days prior to the event
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