The event will be held at Hibiya Park for three days from April 4th (Fri) to 6th (Sun).
Japan's largest Spanish food festival, the Paella and Tapas Festival, will be held for three days from April 4th (Fri) to 6th (Sun), 2025, at Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). In addition to the Paella Championship and Tapas Championship , where visitors vote to decide the best paella and tapas in Japan, which are always hotly contested, there will also be a Prosciutto Championship , where visitors will be able to see the ham sliced off in front of them. In addition, to commemorate the 10th anniversary, the Valenciana Paella Japan Competition will be held, using chicken and rabbit meat from the Valencia region. Come and experience the fun and delicious world of Spain in the cheerful spring season.
Highlights!
・We're holding the event again this year! The heated battle to decide the Grand Prix winners: "Paella Championship" and "Tapas Championship"
・First time holding the "Prosciutto Championship" using a super-sized kitchen car
・The winning restaurant will be invited to a training session in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
・Supporting flood-hit areas in the Valencian region of Spain ・Annual event! A huge pot of paella 1.5m in diameter, enough for up to 250 people ・Flamenco, dorsaina, and even venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage
■It's happening again this year! The heated battle to decide the Grand Prix winners: "Paella Championship" and "Tapas Championship"
The competition will be judged fairly by a panel of judges who are experts in Spanish cuisine. The top three places in each competition will be determined by the judges' scores and the votes of visitors over the three days, and the results will be announced on the final day, Sunday, April 6th.
Each year, each restaurant tries their best to come up with a paella or tapas that matches the event, with the aim of winning. The winning restaurant will be presented with an original "paella pan trophy" made from a paella pan.
■First time! "Prosciutto Championship" held with a super-sized kitchen car
With the full cooperation of the Japan Prosciutto Association, the Prosciutto Championship will be held for the first time. The highlight is the heated battle that takes place in a super-sized food truck. The ham is sliced right in front of the visitors! You can eat fresh prosciutto before the fat has melted.
■ The winning restaurant will be invited to a training session in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
A national competition will be held for "Valenciana Paella," which is said to be the origin of paella and uses chicken and rabbit. The competition will begin on Friday, April 4th at 9am. Paella pans will be lined up in a row, and the paella will be cooked over "firewood" just like in the real thing. All competitors will use the same ingredients and equipment, and the competition judges will taste and score the dishes on the spot. A set that allows participants to compare the flavors of all the participating stores will be sold exclusively to registered members of the Japan Paella Association.
Scene from the 2018 event
Scene from the 2018 event
Valenciana Paella
The competition will be held at restaurants participating in the paella championship. The restaurant that wins first place in Japan will receive a championship trophy and a "Spain study trip" as a prize from the Japan Paella Association.
In addition, a portion of the sales will be donated to flood-affected areas in the Valencia region of Spain through the Spanish Embassy.
■An annual tradition! A large pot of paella cooked in a 1.5m diameter, enough for up to 250 people <br /> A large pot of paella will be prepared by El Tragon's owner chef Yasutake Kurihara, who also serves as Secretary General of the Paella & Tapas Festival Executive Committee and the Japan Paella Association. The sight of 250 servings being cooked at once in a 1.5m diameter pot is truly impressive. There will also be a display of "paella art" decorated with peppers, green beans, and other ingredients.
Paella art drawn on a 1.5m diameter pan
*The photo shows the "Katsurao Village Giant Jumping Shrimp Paella," a collaboration with "Discover Fukushima" held last year.
■From flamenco to dolcina and venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage <br /> A spectacular stage by the Flamenco Association! A diverse program is also available, including a venenciador performance pouring sherry. Transform Hibiya Park into the world of Spain!
Flamenco Show
Flamenco Show
Guitar and vocals
Drusaina
Venenciador
Hola! Come and experience the world of Spain with food, sights and sounds! Adiós!!
[Event Summary]
Name: Paella Tapas Festival 2025 -10 anivasario-
Organizers: Japan Paella Association / Paella and Tapas Festival Executive Committee Dates: April 4th (Fri), 5th (Sat), 6th (Sun), 2025
10:00-20:00 *Final day 10:00-18:00
*The event will proceed in case of rain, but will be canceled if the weather is severe. Venue: Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Total number of stores: Approximately 30 stores Expected number of visitors: Approximately 80,000 people Admission fee: Free (food and drink costs are separate)
Purchase method: Cash / Touch payment / Electronic money / QR code payment Official website: https://ptfes.info
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