What do we know about Columbus? Known as Arch City, Cowtown, and C-bus, Columbus is home to the great Ohio State University which boasts the fourth-largest on-campus football stadium and once voted a cow in as homecoming queen. Hailing from Columbus are the author of the best-selling Goosebumps novels, R.L. Stine, celebrity chef Guy Fieri, and Geraldine Mock who, in her plane “the Spirit of Columbus,” was the first woman to fly solo around the world.

​Columbus is home to some culinary gems and well over 60 different food trucks, and Fire & Rice looks forward to bringing original paella and a new twist on catering to this active food scene. You’ll find us at events, private parties, farmers’ markets, and food festivals, and when you see us, you know there’s fun to be had.  

More than a catering company, Fire & Rice offers the ultimate paella experience in a fun and exciting setting, like nothing you’ve never encountered before. Our chefs prepare our award-winning paella right out in from for everyone to see, and people gather round to join in the process.
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As we fuse the flavors of chicken, sausage, Bomba rice, and saffron imported from Spain in large shallow pans, gentle aromas fill the air and touch the senses. When the paella is ready, people come together in a communal dining setting that’s warm and inviting, and when they take their first bite, it exceeds all expectations. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is best they’ve ever tasted. When you see us in Columbus this spring, we hope you’ll come down and join in the fun!

As the Fire & Rice concept continues to spread from the original paella catering location in Naples to multiple sites throughout the US, we continue to expand our franchise opportunities.  If you’re interested in learning more about owning your own Fire & Rice franchise, contact Chef Paul Schmidgall at 239-269-8857. We look forward to sharing our Fire & Rice paella catering concept with you!

When you think of a food truck experience, what comes to mind? Burgers, fries, pizza, hot dogs?  While most of us enjoy a juicy burger once in a while, it would be nice to have a healthier alternative when attending an event. How great would it be if that healthy option was something unique and exciting that you’ve never encountered before? 

Let’s face it, much of the fare offered at your typical food truck doesn’t contain a lot of nutritional value and isn’t particularly heart-healthy. You know that if you’re watching your cholesterol or your waistline that hot dogs and fries aren’t your best bet. As your milling around a Naples’ event and sampling the food truck fare, you just may manage to eat an entire day’s worth of calories in just one meal without even realizing it.

​Fire & Rice is a unique Naples’ food truck alternative that offers a healthy alternative to the traditional fare you find at festivals and events. Made from only the finest ingredients dating back to 16th-Century Spain, our award-winning paella is prepared through a simmering process that melds the flavors of chicken, sausage, saffron together with Bomba rice without any frying or adding extra fat. The result tastes amazing, like nothing you’ve encountered before, and you can feel good that you’re making a healthy choice. 
 

Not only is our paella healthy and delicious, watching the preparation is fun and exciting. We’re passionate about paella, and it shows! Our chefs enthusiastically prepare the dish in large shallow pans out in front for everyone to see and include the crowd in the process. People are drawn to the excitement as well as the beauty of the dish and gather round to join in the fun.
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Paella is a dish meant for sharing, and as the gentle aromas fill the air, the crowd comes together in a communal dining setting that is warm and inviting. As people relish in the atmosphere, they take their first bite, and it exceeds all expectations. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. 

​If you’re interested in a unique Naples’ food truck experience that’s fun, exciting, delicious, and a healthier choice, come down and visit Fire & Rice at the Third Street Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and the Marco Island Farmers’ Market on Wednesday’s form 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and try our award-winning paella.  If you can’t make it early, be sure to pre-order, and we’ll put some of our delicious paella aside for you before we run out – just be sure to pick it up before the market closes. We hope you’ll come down and join in all the fun!

​It’s that time of year when people come together to wrap up another incredible season in Southwest Florida. If you’re looking for a unique idea for your condo association or private end-of-season party, why not celebrate with fantastic food, fun, and excitement from a catering company that takes care of everything?

​At Fire & Rice, we offer an exciting paella catering experience that brings people together in a warm and inviting communal dining setting. The food is divine, like nothing you’ve ever tasted before, and we provide everything you need to make your party a success so that you can relax and enjoy the festivities. It’s fun, exciting, and makes hosting easy! 

Ready for an exciting, delicious, and unique catering experience for your end-of-season party in Naples?  Fire & Rice has got you covered! 
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We are passionate about paella, and it shows. From the moment your guests arrive, they’ll know they’re in for a treat. Our chefs prepare our award-winning paella in large, shallow pans out in front for everyone to see, and guests gather round and join in the process. As people watch and participate, the excitement builds, and even the wallflowers join in. 

Paella is a beautiful and sensual dish that is meant for sharing. People are drawn in by the palette of primary colors, and as the dish comes together, gentle aromas fill the air. Made from only the finest ingredients dating back to 16th-Century Spain, the chicken, sausage, and saffron meld together with Bomba rice for a delicate flavor and texture that is simply divine. Meat options can be swapped out or combined with seafood, and vegan options are also available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

When the paella is ready, our chefs call everyone up to the pans and serve them. As guests come together, they connect in the warmth of the communal dining setting, and when they sit down and take their first bite of paella, it exceeds every expectation.
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Whether it’s Mixta Paella, Paella Valencia, or Paella de Marisco, guests will delight in the magnificence of this unique dish.  Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say that our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. The experience is something guests will remember and reminisce about for years to come.  

​When you host a Fire & Rice Party, we want to make it as easy for you as possible.  We’ll arrive about an hour before your party starts to set up and provide everything necessary to prepare and serve your guests. You just book your party, and we’ll take care of the rest! It’s that easy! 

If you’re interested in our Naples paella catering services for your end-of-season party or would like to schedule ahead for your welcome back party in the fall, call us at 239-269-8857 or book your party online. We look forward to helping you make your next occasion something your guests will remember for a lifetime!