Menu lineup, stage content, and more all revealed at once!!
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). The National Paella Championship and National Tapas Championship will be held, where visitors will vote to determine the best paella and tapas in Japan. In addition, to commemorate the 10th anniversary, the Valenciana Paella Japan Competition will be held, where paella will be made using the authentic Valencian paella recipe, chicken and rabbit meat, and cooked over a wood fire. 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 prize winners: "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
・The winning restaurant will be invited to a training session in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
・Compare Spanish beers! Two major manufacturers will be exhibiting. ・An annual event! A large pot of paella with a diameter of 1.5m will be used to cook paella for up to 250 people. ・Flamenco, dolcena, and venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage
■It's happening again this year! The heated battle to decide the grand prize winners: "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
The main event will determine the top three winners from each championship based on the scores of judges well versed in Spanish cuisine and online votes from visitors. The results will be announced on the final day, Sunday, April 6th. Each restaurant will try and error to come up with paella and tapas that are perfect for the event, with the aim of winning. The winning restaurant will be presented with an original "paella pan trophy" made from a paella pan made for this event.
"National Paella Championship" Entry Lineup
EL TRAGÓN / El Tragon_Paella Valenciana
Gonokami Butcher Shop_Duck Paella
El Asador/El Asador_Hokkaido Namara Seafood Paella
Spanish Seafood Bar Sanchome_Raw Japanese seared firefly squid with rich squid ink paella and two types of sauce topped with bottarga
LA DEHESA_Iberian pork and mushroom paella with Cajun spices
"National Tapas Championship" Entry Lineup
Spanish Bar El Nino_Spanish-style omelette ~ 4 kinds of tortilla ~
Ginza Sherry Club_Spicy Marinated Teppanyaki Moluno
Borracho Yushima Main Branch_Spanish-style French fries, Patatas Bravas
Base familiar_Oyster Ajillo
OMOINOTAKE – "Omoi no Mushroom" Grilled Shiitake Mushroom with Black Pepper and Cheese
Shrimp_Spanish Garlic Shrimp
Grilled squid dining_Squid plancha
Nakano Bistro Voyage_Soft egg broth Ahijo
Professor Baschi's Shop_Baschi Snacks
More items coming soon! Check out our website for details!
■ 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 the paellas will be competed using the same ingredients and equipment, and the competition judges will taste and grade the dishes on the spot. A set that allows customers to compare the flavors of all the participating stores will be sold exclusively to those who are registered members of the Japan Paella Association. (Membership registration is also possible on the day.) The store that wins the grand prize will receive a championship trophy and a "Spain study trip" as a prize from the Japan Paella Association.
Scene from the 2018 event
Scene from 2018 event
■Compare Spanish beers!
We offer beer from two of Spain's leading brands. Immerse yourself in the charm of Spain with delicious paella and tapas!
mahou(Maou)_Maou Spanish 5-star beer
mahou
Maou Beer was launched in 1969 as the best beer for enjoying life. Made with the best hops and yeast, this is a light-alcohol Pilsen-type beer with a unique flavor and moderate body, making it a high-quality beer. The balanced bitterness and hops give a feeling of comfort and openness to your thirsty throat. A beer maker representing Madrid, Spain.
Estrella Galicia_Estrella Galicia draft beer
Estrella Galicia
We will be serving Estrella Galicia on tap, the signature product of Hijos de Ribera, a Spanish company based in Galicia, Spain, and the No. 1 selling product in northern Spain! This time, you can also enjoy Maeloc, an apple liqueur (sidra) developed by the same company!
■ "Tokiwamono monkfish paella" made with Fukushima ingredients, cooked in a 1.5m diameter pot for 150 servings
The event will feature a large-pot paella prepared by El Tragon's owner chef Yasutake Kurihara, who also serves as Secretary General of the Paella Tapas Festival Executive Committee and Director of the Japan Paella Association. The sight of him cooking 250 servings at once in a large pot with a diameter of 1.5m is a spectacular sight. He will also be showcasing "paella art" decorated with peppers and green beans.
Paella art drawn on a 1.5m diameter pan
■A game that anyone can participate in for free!
SoftBank
At the SoftBank booth, we are holding a fun game that anyone can participate in for free! We have prepared wonderful prizes for those who take on the challenge! It is something that everyone can enjoy, from children to adults, so please come and participate!
■We serve freshly sliced prosciutto right in front of you!!
Japan Raw Ham Association_Jamon Serrano
Kitchen car trailer
With the cooperation of the Japan Prosciutto Association, we will provide you with prosciutto that is freshly sliced from the log. Please enjoy the different types and parts of the ham. The ham will be sliced right before your eyes in a stylish silver kitchen trailer that will catch your eye at the event venue.
■Timetable and performer information released all at once!
There will also be a variety of programs, including a flamenco show, a traditional Spanish music and dance, and a venenciador performance where sherry is poured. Transform Hibiya Park into the world of Spain!
Flamenco shows, guitar singing, dolsaina and 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 (Valenciana Paella Japan Competition 9:00-)
*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: 33 Expected number of visitors: Approximately 30,000 Admission fee: Free (food and drink costs are separate)
How to purchase: Cash / Touch payment / Electronic money / QR code payment Official website: https://ptfes.info
[AdGuild Japan, Inc.] Press release
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