Overview

• The seventh World Paella Day Cup takes place today at La Marina de València’s Tinglado 2 from 10:00 to 19:00, with a live broadcast from 10:00 to 15:00 and €5 public servings from midday.
• Twelve chefs representing countries including Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania and Uruguay compete before a professional jury.
• The World Paella Day initiative launched in 2017 by Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, Actitud Mediterránea and Valencia Turisme, setting 20 September to align with the rice harvest.
• Buenos Aires restaurants mark the date with contrasting styles, from El Burladero’s traditional valenciana to Berria by Sagardi’s grill-fired paellas that emphasize sofrito, natural stocks and control of the flame.
• Costa7070 highlights shareable formats with Paella de Mar, a mushroom version and a playful ‘Paella de Milanesa’, reinforcing the communal ritual with table service designed for groups.