The World’s Largest Food Truck Rally 10th Anniversary Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1, 2019 Coachman Park Clearwater, Florida It’s been more than five years since Generation Food Truck (GFT) owners, Jeremy and Candy Gomez, set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Food Trucks with 121 vehicles at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Ever since this amazing event, food truck rallies have continued to grow in popularity around the country. This weekend, GFT will be at Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida, along with Fire & Rice and 200-plus food trucks from all over the US, intent on breaking the record. In fact, the event has the potential to break two other world records:
Visit the Fire & Rice Paella Catering Franchise for the Ultimate Paella Experience Our paella catering franchise is fired up for this record-breaking food truck event! You’ll see our chefs right down in the center of it all, cooking up our award-winning paella in large shallow pans out in front for everyone to see. Using only the finest ingredients dating back to 16th Century Spain, we’ll combine chicken, sausage, and saffron with Bomba rice for flavors and textures that are out of this world. Many of our clients have traveled all around the world and say that our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. Whenever you see Fire and Rice, you know that you’re in for a treat. We’re passionate about paella, and it shows. We typically draw a crowd, and as people gather around the pans, we encourage them to take part in the preparation process. It’s fun and exciting, and everyone wants to join in. When you’re a part of the Fire & Rice communal dining experience, you can feel the energy. It’s warm and inviting, and it brings people together. Come on down and be part of the ultimate paella experience at the rally. It will be something you’ll remember for years to come! Fire & Rice will be represented at the rally by Nick Neveau, owner of the Lansing and Ann Arbor, Michigan locations, and his team. Nick has been fascinated by the food truck scene for as long as he can remember, and after spending many years in the food industry, he’s now living out his dream. If you’re interested in learning more about Fire & Rice paella catering franchise opportunities, call Fire & Rice founder, Chef Paul Schmidgall, at (239) 269-8857 or complete our online contact form. We’d love to work with you!
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When you think of Thanksgiving dinner, turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pie are typically the first dishes that come to mind. While you may have enjoyed the traditional Thanksgiving meal over the years, it’s fun to mix things up. This year, families in Naples are taking a different approach to Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of serving the traditional fare, they’re hosting Fire & Rice parties. Not only will their guests enjoy a fabulous meal, they’ll delight in the ultimate paella experience! Celebrating the Holidays with Paella in NaplesThanksgiving is a time for friends and family to come together and enjoy each other’s company. What better way to celebrate than with authentic, award-winning paella? Families in Naples agree! At Fire & Rice, we’re excited to share our delicious paella during holiday celebrations this year. We can’t wait to interact with families and their guests while creating a wonderful ambiance for everyone to enjoy. We’re passionate about paella, and it shows! When the guests arrive, they’ll see our chefs enthusiastically preparing our delicious paella in large, shallow pans out in front for everyone to see. The paella is beautiful, a palette of primary colors, and gentle aromas fill the air, touching all the senses. During the paella preparation, the excitement builds, and people are drawn to the pans. As guests gather around, our chefs encourage them to be a part of the preparation process. It’s fun and exciting, and everyone wants a turn! Using only the finest ingredients from 16th Century Spain, our chefs carefully combine chicken, sausage, and saffron with Bomba rice, creating delicate flavors and textures that are simply divine. The meat can be switched out or combined with seafood, and vegan options are also available, so there’ something for everyone to enjoy. When the paella is ready, our chefs invite everyone up to the pans and serve them. Guests come together in the warmth of the communal dining experience and connect. It’s a special time for everyone involved, something to remember for years to come. And when guests take their first bite of paella, it will exceed every expectation. Many of our clients have traveled all over the world and say that our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. Fire & Rice Makes Things Easy for the HostWe all look forward to sharing special moments with friends and family over the Thanksgiving holiday, but let’s face it, sometimes it can be a little stressful for the host. Often, you’re not just talking hours of preparation; you’re talking days. From making the house look just right to perfecting your grandma’s stuffing recipe, it can all be a little overwhelming. Thanksgiving can be a little chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be!
When you host a Fire & Rice party, we make things as easy on the host as possible. It’s important to us that you are able to enjoy the festivities as well! Fire & Rice arrives at your home about an hour before your party with everything we need to prepare and serve your guests. All you have to do is book your party, and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s really that simple! If you’d like to host a Fire & Rice party and enjoy award-winning paella in Naples this holiday season, call us today at (239) 269-8857 or book your party online. Also, make sure to pre-order your paella pick-up for New Year’s Eve! We hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! More than a decade ago, Chef Paul Schmidgall brought his paella concept to Naples, and it caught on like wildfire. His catering food truck business was different than anything else the Naples area had to offer, and people couldn’t get enough. In no time, customers were lining up at the local farmers’ markets early in the morning to get a taste of his first batch of paella. Soon, the company began catering private parties at people’s homes and corporate functions. Now, you can find Fire & Rice at events throughout the region, including the PGA Tour. It wasn’t long before Chef Paul decided to franchise the business. His concept was so appealing that you can now find multiple Fire & Rice locations across the country. As the existing franchises continue to grow, the timing is right for Chef Paul to shift his focus to Fire & Rice franchise development. The next areas for expansion are in the Southeast and Midwest markets. Back in Naples, Colleen Connolly will manage Fire & Rice-Naples Original Paella. But, it’s not like you’ll never see Chef Paul again. He’ll still be involved! Why Consider a Fire & Rice Paella Catering Franchise? Fire & Rice is a very duplicatable, scalable business that has found success in a variety of markets throughout the US. As a franchisor, we provide you with all the tools that you need to run the business, and our training process is exceptional. The franchise owner of the Ann Arbor and Lansing locations, Nick Neveau, says, “The support that the franchisees receive from Paul is second-to-none…Phenomenal.” Each new franchisee comes down to Naples for a month to learn the business and receive hands-on training. From paella preparation and catering to marketing and growing the business, each franchisee learns from our positive experiences as well as our mistakes. When franchisees return home and start up in their territory, they’ve been able to transfer this knowledge and hit the ground running. Our existing franchisees have varying business backgrounds; some are master chefs, while others have never cooked outside the home. They were all looking for a new opportunity and wanted to be in control of their destiny. And just like most people, they wanted to be excited to go to work every day!
If you’d like to learn more about our paella catering franchise opportunities, call Chef Paul at (239) 269-8857 or visit our website to request information. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing our experiences. The local farmers’ markets are officially open, and we couldn’t be more excited. We love being in the middle of all the excitement and connecting with our customers every week. There’s nothing better than interacting with the crowd, serving up our delicious paella, and seeing all the smiles! Third Street Farmers’ Market in Naples The Third Street Famers’ Market in Naples runs all year long, but we decided to kick off our market season a month early on Saturday, November 2nd. The market will be open every Saturday from 7:30-11:30 am through the middle of April. Located on Third Street South between Broad Avenue South and 13th Avenue South, the market offers delicious seafood, cheeses, pastas, grass-fed beef, jams, prepared foods, and, of course, award-winning paella from Fire & Rice! You’ll find our Naples’ food truck at the Third Street Farmers’ Market each week during the season. This past Saturday, so many people came out to enjoy our paella. We got to see so many of our customers – it was an absolute delight. Marco Island Farmers’ Market Another local tradition is the Marco Island Farmers’ Market, which officially opened on Wednesday, November 13th. The market is located at Veterans’ Community Park and is open from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesdays through the middle of April. You’ll find fresh fruit, seafood, honey, sauces, chocolate, fresh flowers, exotic jewelry, soaps, local artwork, and so much more. Each week, you’ll find Fire & Rice at the market, right at the center of all the action. This past Wednesday, it was so wonderful to see all the smiling faces returning to the market. We love having the opportunity to serve our customers on a regular basis through the busy season. It’s a wonderful time for all. The Fire & Rice Naples Food Truck is a Time-Honored Tradition at the Local Farmers’ Markets For more than a decade, Fire & Rice has been enthusiastically preparing paella at the local farmers’ markets. Each season, we look forward to the markets opening and making them part of our weekly routine. If you have yet to try our mouth-watering paella, the time is now. Come down to either of the markets, look for our Naples’ food truck, and say hello! You’ll see our chefs cooking our paella in large pans right out in front for everyone to see. Our enthusiasm typically draws a crowd, and everyone gathers around. We encourage people to be a part of the paella preparation. It’s fun and exciting, and everyone wants to join in!
Using only the finest ingredients imported from 16th Century Spain, our chefs combine chicken, sausage, and saffron with Bomba rice for a flavor and texture that is simply divine. Many of our clients travel all over the world and say our paella is the best they’ve ever tasted. People come down to the markets early in the morning to taste the first batch of our delicious paella. If you can’t make it down early, don’t worry! Now, you can pre-order our paella online, and we’ll put some aside for you. Just make sure to pick up your paella before the market closes. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting Naples food truck experience for your next party or event, contact Fire & Rice at (239) 269-8857 or book your party online. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at the markets! |
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