Fire & Rice is still here, and we’re still cooking up the award-winning paella that our clients have been enjoying for more than a decade. And just like many people and businesses during this challenging time, we are adapting to the circumstances.  

Anyone familiar with Fire & Rice knows that we are prepared for any situation.  After all, you’ve seen us out at the farmers’ markets, at private events, and on the PGA Tour!  Whatever the circumstances may be, we are passionate about paella and love sharing this unique dish with the people of Naples.
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With social distancing at the forefront of everyone’s mind and the farmers’ markets shutting down temporarily, we’re adjusting our paella services to meet the current needs of our clients. When it comes to at-home dining in Naples, you no longer need to worry about a lack of diversity because Fire & Rice has an exciting paella takeout option for you! 

​When you’re planning your meals over the next couple of weeks, you may have concerns that home-cooked meals and run-of-the-mill takeout options could get a little boring and repetitive.  To make mealtimes more exciting, Fire & Rice is now offering a unique dining alternative: personal and family-sized paella packages for pick up at our licensed and inspected commercial kitchen, ready for everyone to enjoy!   

Concerned about waiting in line? Don’t be! Just place your order and the time you want to pick up your paella, and we’ll bring everything out to your vehicle. It’s safe, quick, easy, and delicious!

At Fire & Rice, we truly care about our customers and community and are doing our part to flatten the curve. By offering our paella pick-up option for a limited time, we hope to make your meals fun and exciting over the next few weeks while keeping everyone safe.
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If you’re ready to enjoy delicious, award-winning paella in the comfort of your own home, go to the Pick Up page on our website and place your order. Then come on down to our catering location at 1090 1st Ave S., Naples, FL 34102, and we’ll bring your paella out to your vehicle.  It’s really that easy! 
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​The only thing better than enjoying award-winning paella in Naples is to do so while listening to the beautiful music of classical guitarist, John Housley. John plays all genres of music using every type of guitar, but when he entertains at a Fire & Rice party, Flamenco is his music of choice.

For more than thirty-five years, John has been entertaining audiences around the US and abroad with his Spanish guitar, playing uplifting classical arrangements from orchestral composers. As John’s vibrant, creative expression exudes passion and inspiration, it’s no wonder that he’s been delighting audiences of all ages for decades.

As luck would have it, John resides in Southwestern Florida, where he performs locally and teaches classical guitar at the Fort Myers Music Academy. When John joins Fire & Rice on the party circuit, we feel very fortunate, as his extraordinary, classical Flamenco music goes hand in hand with the energy that Fire & Rice brings to every event. As one to the best guitarists of our time, John’s exceptional technical skills, depth, and precision will bring a smile to your face and enrich any experience. 

​Are you tired of the run-of-the-mill catering fare that you encounter just about everywhere you go? Although people generally enjoy a stuffed mushroom cap and scallops wrapped in bacon, these options lack originality. While you’d like to offer exciting food options at your next party, you want to work with a catering company that you can trust to meet your expectations. How do you know where to turn?

At Fire & Rice, we offer a unique catering experience that’s fun and exciting for everyone involved. Not only do we prepare and serve award-winning paella, we also create an energized atmosphere that people will remember for years to come.

When your guests arrive, they’ll see our chefs enthusiastically preparing delicious paella out in front for everyone to see. Using only the finest ingredients dating back to 16th Century Spain, they’ll combine chicken and sausage with imported saffron and Bomba rice for a unique flavor and textures that are simply out of this world. Meat can be swapped out or combined with seafood, and vegan options are also available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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As our chefs prepare the paella, they interact with the crowd, and guests gather around the pans.  As the excitement builds, we encourage people to join in the preparation process. It’s fun and exciting, and everyone wants a turn!

The atmosphere at a Fire & Rice party is warm and inviting.  As gentle aromas fill the air, beautiful Flamenco music plays in the background, and people come together in the sensual communal dining setting. And when they take their first bite of our award-winning paella, it exceeds every expectation. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best that they’ve ever tasted!
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If you’d like guests to enjoy the best paella in Naples at your next party or event, call Fire & Rice today at 239-269-8857 or book your party online.  For accompanying Flamenco music from John Housley, classical guitarist, you can also book online. We look forward to helping you make your next party an event people will remember for years to come! 

During the month of March, Fire & Rice is at the height of the busy season in Naples and Fort Myers. The snowbirds have been enjoying paella at the farmers’ markets for several months now, and the parties and events are in full swing.

Whether you’re in Central Michigan or the Low Country of South Carolina, Fire & Rice paella catering is catching on like wildfire. Even though the venues in various regions may look very different, our paella concept is tried and true. 
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Both of our Michigan locations are very event-driven while, in Florida, we spend a lot of time catering private parties. In the Hilton Head area, you see more of a mix of parties and festivals, with the Bluffton Seafood and Arts Festival at the top of everybody’s list. 

Whether Fire & Rice is catering a private party, part of a large festival, or doing concessions on the PGA tour, you’ll see our chefs out in the center of all the action. Regardless of the venue, we create a fun-filled, interactive experience for food lovers everywhere, like nothing they’ve encountered before.
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What franchisees from around the country are finding out is that people are looking for unique catering options. The typical fare that you find at parties and events has run its course, and people want to try something new. By preparing award-winning paella and engaging the crowd in a communal dining setting, Fire & Rice hits the mark and more.

Not only do we bring a unique dining option to the table, we offer the ultimate paella experience. Our chefs enthusiastically prepare our award-winning paella out in front for everyone to see and engage the crowd in the process. We’re passionate about paella, and it shows!

As people gather around the pans, we encourage them to join in the paella preparation. It’s fun and exciting, and everyone wants a turn. During the process, you’ll hear laughter and see smiles all around. It’s a joyful experience that people will remember for many years to come.

When the paella is ready, people come together with a sense of camaraderie to share in this magnificent dish. The paella experience is a sensual one, with the beauty of the meal itself and gentle aromas filling the air. And once you sit down and take your first bite, it exceeds all expectations. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say that our paella is the best that they’ve ever tasted.
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If you like food and people, and you’re interested in learning more about our paella catering franchise opportunities, contact Fire & Rice founder, Chef Paul Schmidgall, at 239-269-8857. He’d love to talk to you!