​When you think of food trucks, hot dogs, burgers, pizza, and pretzels often come to mind, and those options can get a little tiresome.  What if there was a Naples’ food truck that offered unique cuisine and excitement at the same time?
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Fire & Rice founder, Chef Paul Schmidgall, has created a food truck experience like no other and built a successful franchise on the concept. He’s been sharing his award-winning paella in a communal dining setting to the people of Naples and throughout the country for more than a decade, and people can’t get enough of it.

Never tried paella?  We invite you to come down to the Third Street Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and the Marco Island Marco Island Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm to try our delicious paella.  Look for our food truck and join in the fun!

Chef Paul was first introduced to the paella concept when he visited the small Spanish Island of Menorca while stationed with the military in Europe more than twenty years ago. There, an elderly woman taught him how to prepare this beautiful dish, and he’s been passionate about paella ever since.  Now, the ultimate paella experience can be brought directly to you, whether you need catering for a private party or a large event.

Wherever we go, our chefs pour passion and enthusiasm into every dish. As we prepare the finest ingredients dating back to 16th-Century Spain in a large shallow pan, our paella is both beautiful and sensual with a rainbow of colors and gentle aromas that fill the air. During the process, the flavors meld together, and the result is simply divine, like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. 
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Chicken, sausage, and saffron imported from Spain are fused with Bomba Rice, and the meat can be swapped out or combined with seafood. Vegan options are also available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s Mixta Paella, Paella Valencia, or Paella de Marisco, guests will relish in the delightful textures and flavors of this magnificent dish and remember it for years to come. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted.  

Whenever you see the Fire & Rice team, you know there’s fun to be had. As our chefs prepare our award-winning paella out in front for everyone to see, people are encouraged to participate in the process. The interactive experience is fun and exciting while creating a unique energy and feeling of warmth and inclusion. Even the wallflowers come out of their shells!

As part of the communal dining experience, our team invites guests up to the large pans and serve them.  People come together and relish in the atmosphere, and when they sit down to take their first bite, it exceeds all expectations.

If magnificent paella with tapas and dessert in an energetic, interactive setting sound like an exciting alternative for your next party or event, give us a call at 239-269-8857 to learn more about our catering services or book your party online.  We’ll take care of the rest! 
 

Delicious food, a festive atmosphere, and engaging activities are all key elements to a successful party.  What if your caterer could bring all those things and more to your next event?    
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Fire & Rice is more than a catering company, it’s the ultimate paella experience.  Our chefs prepare our award-winning paella out in front for everyone to see, and guests are encouraged to participate in the process. As we pour passion and enthusiasm into every dish, a lovely, gentle aroma fills the air and touches your senses long before you take your first bite.  And when you taste our paella, it will exceed all expectations.  

From the moment guests arrive, they’ll know they’re in for a treat. The atmosphere is warm and inviting as they gather around and participate in the paella process. As we prepare the paella in large, shallow pans, guests marvel at the rainbow of colors and beauty of this amazing dish.  When the paella is ready, we invite the guests up to the pans and serve them, and everyone comes together in a festive, communal dining setting. It’s a fun, exciting, and sensual experience for everyone involved, like nothing you’ve ever encountered before.

​Prepared with only the finest ingredients dating back to 16th-Century Spain, guests will delight in the magnificent flavors fused together in our paella and tapas options.  With chicken, sausage, seafood, and vegan dishes available, there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s Paella Valencia, Mixta Paella, or Paella Marisco, guests will relish in the exquisite flavors and textures of the dish.  Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. 

We make catering your event as easy as possible for you. When we arrive, we’ll have everything we need to prepare and serve your guests.  You just book the party, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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If you have an upcoming event in the Naples’ area and are looking for a unique catering alternative that’s delicious, fun, and exciting, call us today at 239-269-8857 or book your party online. We look forward to helping you create the best party ever!

​Look for a catering experience that’s fun, exciting, and easy? Fire & Rice offers a unique catering alternative that ensures guests will have the time of their lives while keeping things simple for you in terms of party preparation.  

​Preparing for a party can be exciting, but it can also be stressful.  Fire & Rice takes the stress out of the equation so that you can sit back, relax, and look forward to a party that guests will remember for years to come.  Here’s how:
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• We Arrive Early
  
  Our team arrives about an hour and a half before the party begins. We’ll be wearing our Fire & Rice t-shirts and bring everything you need to prepare and serve your guests. You just tell us where you want us to set up and when to serve, and we’ll take care of the rest!  It’s really that simple.
  
  
• Preparing the Paella is an Interactive Experience
  
  Preparing the paella is a fun, interactive process that takes about 30 to 40 minutes. We cook our award-winning paella in large, shallow pans out in front for everyone to see and pour passion and enthusiasm into every dish. Gentle aromas fill the air, and the magnificent color palette of the paella is both beautiful and stimulating. Guests gather around, watch, and participate, generating excitement in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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• The Paella is Amazing
  
  ​As soon as the paella is ready, we invite guests up to the pans so we can serve them, and when they sit down to take their first bite, it exceeds every expectation.  Whether you serve Mixta Paella, Paella Valencia, or Paella Marisco, the wonderful flavors and textures are like nothing you’ve encountered before. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever had. We also have a great selection of tapas and offer dessert!

 
Have some big eaters? No need to worry: there’s plenty to go around.  And when everyone is finished, full, and satisfied, we’ll box up your paella so that you can give it as a gift or save it for later. 

​Looking for a unique alternative for your next catered affair? Fire and Rice parties are exciting and fun as guests are part of the preparation process and come together in a communal dining experience.  And let’s not forget that the paella is amazing!
 
If you’re in the Naples’ Area and interested in catering from Fire & Rice, call us today at 239-269-8857 or complete our online form to book your party! 

​February 27-March 3, 2019
PGA National Golf Club, Palm Greens Beach Gardens, FL

Can you imagine anything better than an incredible week of golf? What if you could enjoy exciting food options while you’re there?
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This year, you’ll find Fire & Rice serving up our award-winning paella at the prestigious PGA Honda Classic. If you’re looking for a unique dining alternative during one of the year’s best weeks of golf, come down to our concession stand and join in the fun! 

When you come down to the Fire & Rice booth at the PGA Honda Classic, you’ll immediately notice that we offer a unique experience. With passion and enthusiasm, our chefs cook traditional paella right out front of everyone and typically draw a crowd.  By including patrons in the process, it’s fun and exciting – the icing-on-the-cake during an already picture-perfect day.
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But what is paella? Paella is a Spanish dish that meant for sharing. With a traditional base of chicken, sausage, imported Bomba rice, and saffron, meat ingredients can also be swapped out or combined with seafood, and vegan ingredients are also a delicious substitution. As paella is prepared in a large, shallow dish, the right amount of evaporation takes place to create a delicate texture that the dish is famous for. 

At Fire & Rice, our award-winning paella is made from only the finest ingredients, dating back to 16th-Century Spain. As we prepare our paella, delicate aromas fill the air and touch your senses long before you take your first bite.  And once you taste our delicious paella, it will exceed every expectation. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted.

During this unique experience, you’ll come together with others as you engage in the paella process. As you’re watching the world’s best PGA tour players compete in an incredible week of golf, enjoy our amazing paella in a communal dining setting, where the sharing, enthusiasm, and people you meet are all part of the fun!

If you’re interested in learning more about Fire & Rice or serving our delicious paella at your next Naples or other franchise location event, call us at 239-269-8857 or complete our online form. We look forward to sharing the ultimate paella experience with you!