Paella Catering La Mer was founded by Chef Mercedes, who brings 17 years of experience as a catering chef specializing in paella for family gatherings and private celebrations. Over nearly two decades, she has turned a craft that demands precision and timing into a signature experience for events across Miami and South Florida.
Cooking paella for a group is its own art. Getting the rice, the seafood, and the timing right for a table of up to 60 guests takes a skill few chefs master — and it's exactly what Chef Mercedes has built her career around. From birthdays and reunions to showers and holiday parties, she has cooked for family celebrations of every kind, earning a perfect 5-star reputation along the way.
At Paella Catering La Mer, expect a menu where traditional Spain meets the flavors of Miami. Our foundation is authentic Spanish paella, cooked the traditional way — over an open flame in a wide pan, with saffron-seasoned rice, fresh seafood.
Alongside our signature paellas, we bring a taste of Miami to the table with Cuban-style arroz con pollo and other traditional favorites, prepared with the same care and authenticity. It's a menu that blends Spanish tradition with the Latin flavors South Florida loves.