Press Release 9/18/17

PERTH AMBOY – The epic New Jersey Paella Cook-off will pit elite Mediterranean-cuisine chefs in a competition staged at Perth Amboy’s scenic Waterfront Marina. The Cook-off and Third Annual Statewide Paella Festival will be held on Sunday, September 24 from noon to 6 PM. The Marina is located at 260 Front Street, and guests can stroll along the promenade which provides a magnificent view of Raritan Bay.

The Paella Festival and Cook-off were created to build awareness of the many health benefits that individuals can gain by following the Mediterranean Diet.

More than 1,000 people plan to attend the Cook-off, and everyone is encouraged to arrive in the early afternoon. Plenty of world-class paella will be prepared by exceptional chefs. The Cook-off judges include top chef Diego De La Rosa, who co-owns Paella Party Catering in Fords, N.J., and Chef Serafin Sarduy, executive chef at New Brunswick-based Esquina Latina Restaurant.

The Cook-off will feature original paella recipes crafted by 15 world-renowned chefs. The celebration of paella is presented by historic Perth Amboy,Mayor Wilda Diaz, the City’s BID, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for New Jersey. Perth Amboy’s Office of Economic and Community Development is also supporting the Cook-off and Festival.

For more information, visit the N.J. Paella Cook-off Facebook page, contact Maria De La Rosa, co-owner of Paella Party at 732-738-7300 or by email at LittleSpain582@aol.com