Private Paella Chef in Marbella — Show Cooking at Your Villa, 8 to 30 Guests
Chef Paco brings the fire, the pan, and a family recipe perfected since 1972 — straight to your terrace.
Why Hire a Private Paella Chef?
You've rented the villa. The pool glitters. The drinks are cold. Everything's perfect — except nobody wants to spend the afternoon in the kitchen.
That's where Paco comes in. He arrives with his assistant, his equipment, and everything he needs to turn your terrace into an open-air kitchen. No prep, no cleanup, no stress. Just the slow theatre of a paella being built from scratch — the sofrito darkening, the saffron blooming, the rice crackling into socarrat — while you do exactly what you came here to do: enjoy the moment with the people who matter.
This isn't catering from a van. It's a third-generation chef cooking a family recipe in front of you, answering your questions, pouring the first glass, and making sure everyone eats like they're sitting at his grandmother's table. Whether it's a birthday lunch for twelve or a villa dinner for thirty, it's the same recipe, the same fire, the same hands — just a different view.
The restaurant comes to you. All you have to do is show up hungry.
How It Works
🚐We Set Up, You Relax~1h before service
Paco and his assistant arrive at your venue with everything: the paella burner, the pan, fresh ingredients from the morning market, utensils, and serving ware. They set up the cooking station on your terrace, by the pool, or wherever works best.
🔥The Show Begins~45 min
Paco fires up the burner and begins building the paella step by step — the sofrito, the broth, the rice. It's not a performance for show; it's the real process, done at the right rhythm, with decades of muscle memory.
🍽️Everyone Eats~45 min
The paella rests for a few minutes (the socarrat needs its moment), then it's served. Straight from the pan, the way it's meant to be. Add-ons like tapas starters, sangria, or a full hospitality service can turn a great meal into a complete event.
✨We Pack Up, You Don't
Once the meal is over, Paco and his team clean the cooking station and pack everything. Your terrace goes back to how it was — except everyone's in a better mood.
Choose Your Paella
Paella Valenciana
The original. Chicken, artichokes, fava beans, rosemary, peppers, Vera pepper, saffron, and round rice cooked over open fire.
Paella Vegetariana
Artichokes, fava beans, garrofons, Vera pepper, garlic, rosemary, saffron, and pimientos del piquillo. Same technique, same fire — just plants.
Paella Mariscos
Squid, gambones (king prawns), clams, mussels, peppers, saffron, and homemade aioli. Sourced fresh from the coast.
Paella Royale
The full crown. Squid, gambones, clams, mussels, lobster, peppers, saffron, and traditional aioli.
One recipe per event. All paellas are cooked from scratch with local, seasonal ingredients. Allergen-friendly options available on request.
What's Included
Included
- ✓Chef Paco + assistant
- ✓All fresh ingredients (market-sourced that day)
- ✓Paella burner, pan, and cooking equipment
- ✓Serving ware and utensils
- ✓Setup and cleanup of cooking station
- ✓Transport within 30 km of Marbella
Not Included
- ✗Tables, chairs, and tableware for guests
- ✗Venue / location
All you need is a flat outdoor space (terrace, garden, poolside) and access to running water nearby. We bring everything else.
Customize Your Experience
Every group is different. Add what you need to make it yours — from a tapas spread before the paella to a full table service so you don't lift a finger.
Starter Tradition
Tortilla, aioli, salad, bread — a light appetizer while Paco sets up
Tapas Starter Kit
Jamón, manchego, gildas, almonds, tortilla — the full spread
Pack Sangria
2 bottles (1.5L each) homemade sangria, casera, oranges, ice — serves up to 12 glasses
Pack Wine & Beer
2 bottles of wine, 6 beers, ice — sorted for the evening
Hospitality Service
Plating, table service for 1h30, dishes included — sit down, we handle everything
All add-ons are optional and can be added during booking.
Straight From Our Guests' Phones
★ 5.0 on Google · 21+ reviews
“We hired Paco for our villa holiday and it was the highlight of the trip. The paella was incredible, but honestly the whole experience — watching him cook, the smell, the stories — was even better than the food.”
Sarah M.
“Best decision we made for my wife's birthday. Paco set up on our terrace in 20 minutes, cooked the most amazing seafood paella, and we didn't have to lift a finger. The kids loved watching the whole thing.”
James T.
“We've done private chefs before in Marbella. This was different. It felt personal, not transactional. Paco clearly loves what he does, and you taste it in every bite.”
Claudia R.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Villa. Your Guests. Our Paella.
8–30 guests · Marbella & surroundings
Free cancellation up to 7 daysTransport included within 30 kmNo deposit until confirmed