Today we’d like to introduce you to Paul Dimech.
Hi Paul, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Well, for 30 years I was an intelligence officer who liked to cook paella etc. for family/friends/colleagues while now I am a military retiree whose hobby became a successful small business.. I was first exposed to paella in 1994 while running the bulls in Pamplona. I fell in love with it immediately and by the time I retired from government service in 2014 I was pretty good at it. By 2017 I had developed the idea of an Artisan Paella which was overloaded with meat proteins, contained exotic ingredients and was also highly decorated. This landed me about a dozen TV appearances which got me a bit busy. Still a hobby though as way too fun to be work!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No real issues other than considerable hate mail from Spanish traditionalist and Americans of Spanish decent who somehow felt their DNA made them paella experts. Still have fun with that one..
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Don’t get me wrong, How a paella tastes is Job 1 always but as long as you use quality ingredients and proper technique that is fairly easy. Fully appreciating and exploiting the fact that a paella pan is also the world’s finest food canvas is another story. I believe I have done this to a far greater extent than anyone else.
What are your plans for the future?
Love things as they are as an on-site caterer but have an awesome concept for a restaurant if I ever cross paths with a serious investor. Either way I’m good.
Pricing:
- 32” pan (20-40 persons) $850
- 36” (40-70) $1150
- 40” (70-100) $1450
- 45” (100-150) $1750
- 52” (150-200) &1995
Contact Info:
- Website: www.paulspaellas.com
- Instagram: @paulspaellas
- Twitter: Paul’s Paellas
- Yelp: Paul’s Paellas
Image Credits
My photos entirely taken with my personal iPhone. Use as you like. Include paellas I made for customers and photos from my annual trip to Spain..
