Hear the crackle of the wood fire and smell the aroma of smoke and saffron. Feel the anticipation grow as you watch Chef David perform his magic. And, finally, when it is just right, taste the paella.

This is no mere meal. Paella is a full-body experience that feeds all of the senses. Part luscious feast, part performance art, it is a two-for-one deal that is as entertaining as it is sumptuous.

Chef David, with more (than)forty years in the profession, explains.

“Paella is a celebration, a community event. We do a lot of paella for rehearsal dinners but, even more, I like to cook for the wedding. Sometimes people don’t think paella is elegant enough for a wedding, but it is. It’s a community meal that brings the crowd together in an intimate way. People remember the event, of course, but they also talk about the food years later.”

He likewise compares paella catering to a cooking show and loves to teach people about this traditional Spanish dish…and may even let you take over the paddle for a minute or two.

“Few people make authentic paella over an open fire. We’ve been using the same basic recipe for the fifteen years I have been making paella for bayleaf. It is a relatively simple dish - broth and bomba rice, chicken, Penn Cove mussels, vegetables, Spanish chorizo, saffron, and smoked paprika.”

While he may start with a handful of simple, top quality ingredients – some local, some available on the shelves at bayleaf – slowly cooked over a glowing fire pit, Chef David finishes with a creation that is something your guests will not soon forget.

Visit bayleaf now to start a discussion and save the date for your upcoming special event…or to make even an ordinary event oh so special. Vegetarian options are available and other specialty ingredients – such as shrimp – are negotiable. In addition to paella, bayleaf offers meat and cheese tray catering as well as soft drinks and beer and wine pairings with special case prices.

Make a plan, gather your guest list and book your party. Mention the special below and get a sweet deal.

Did you hear about our fundraiser on April 26th?

Once a year you get a chance to come and eat our Paella and not have to host a party yourself! This year we've teamed up with the Coupeville Farm to School to help them purchase a commercial green house. They already have the spot, there is a seller working with them and big plans down the road to teach kids about where their food comes from and provide real food in the cafeteria.
Join us!

April 26th Thursday 5pm $50
tickets @ bayleaf
Nordic Lodge 63 Jacobs Rd. Coupeville

360-678-6603, bayleaf

$50 ticket price includes Paella, salad and one drink. There will be opportunity to purchase additional beverages,please bring cash.

We hope to make this a sell out event to help them reach their goal.