Dinner And A Show Takes A Back Seat To The Ultimate Paella Party Extravaganza

​Don’t tell us you can’t dance. Your finger snaps and salsa shoulder moves are giving you away.

Get ready for the time of your life as John Houseley brings Flamenco Nuevo to dinner. Yes – that’s right, dinner – picante and perfectly wonderful.
 
Make sure that your next paella party by Fire & Rice includes the fluid artistry of this multi-talented classical and flamenco guitarist. 
Watch and listen here

For more than thirty-five years, John has been entertaining audiences around the United States 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.

​Fortunately for us, 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 of the very finest guitarists of our time, John’s exceptional technical skills, depth, and precision will bring a smile to your face – and your paella party guests – and enrich that experience.
 
Enjoy A Unique Catering Experience In Naples With Delicious Paella & Classical Guitar
 
​Aren’t you tired of the same ol’, 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.
 

That’s exactly why we’re here. 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, but 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.

​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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Paella Is The Perfect Party Food
 
Chef Paul Schmidgall, owner of Fire & Rice and a graduate of the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University, best describes paella as “passion in a pan”.
 
A Spanish rice dish with roots dating back to the 1500s, paella is a dish to share and bring people together.
 
If you haven’t enjoyed it yet, paella is cooked in a shallow pan without a lid, allowing for the evaporation necessary to give each dish its lovely texture.
 
Whether it’s a Mixta Paella, Paella Valencia, or Paella de Marisco, Fire & Rice creates every dish with love and enthusiasm, and the result is amazing.  The beauty of our original paella is complemented by its magnificent aroma, sure to touch your senses even before you take the first bite. And when that first bite arrives, the wonderful flavor and texture is like nothing you’ve encountered before. ​

​Our Mixta Paella features a sizzling combination of chicken, sausage, saffron, Calasparra rice, roasted peppers, white fish, clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, peas, and is finished with fresh lemon.
 
For traditional paella lovers, our traditional recipe includes Calasparra rice, vegetables, chicken, handmade sausage, and seasonings.

​And for delicacies from the sea, try our Paella de Marisco, our famous seafood paella, where we replace the meat with an assortment of white fish, clams, mussels, and jumbo shrimp.
 
Get Your Guest List Ready, For It’s Time To Feast And Party
 
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!