Chef José Andrés Invites Us Over for Paella
Chef José Andrés shares his love for paella, a traditional Valencian dish, by inviting friends and family to enjoy it together. He emphasizes the communal aspect of cooking and serving paella, encouraging flexibility in ingredients and cooking methods. The article also provides tips on selecting the right pan, rice, and wine to enhance the paella experience.
- ▪José Andrés recalls his childhood memories of cooking paella with his father for family and friends.
- ▪He encourages readers to invite friends over and enjoy the process of making paella together.
- ▪The article includes advice on choosing the right pan, rice, and wine to complement the dish.
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CookingChef José Andrés Invites Us Over for PaellaThe chef and humanitarian throws a backyard bash for his family and friends centered around the centuries-old Valencian dish. And he wants you to join in too.By José AndrésMay 20, 2026Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Alyssa SadlerAs a boy, my family would go to the mountains on weekends and my father would cook paella for family, friends, and anyone who happened to be nearby. When more people showed up, he would just throw another handful of rice in the pan. That’s the magic of paella: It can feed a crowd of many sizes very well.Spending time outside with the people you love, a drink in hand, with some tapas and small bites.
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