In celebration of World Paella Day, València has relaunched its World Paella Day CUP 2021, an international competition to find the world’s best paella chef
Valencia is once again opening its doors to the international culinary stage. Now in its second year, the World Paella Day Cup 2021 competition aims to find the world's best paella chef by bringing together international culinary experts. Celebrated on September 20, World Paella Day seeks to shine a spotlight on the most universally renowned dish in Valencian gastronomy.
To participate, each chef is required to submit a 60-second video outlining their professional culinary history, country of representation and reasons why they would like to participate in the event. Participants should include their resume, including personal social media handles, and email them toworldcup@worldpaelladay.orgbefore Monday, July 12th. The best videos will go to a public vote on August 6th.
Fans of the event can also upload songs in support of their favorite entry using the hashtag #WorldPaellaDayCup. All details of the competition will be announced onwww.worldpaelladay.organd live updates can be found on the events official social media platforms, includingTwitter,Facebook,InstagramandYouTube.
The jury, made up of several professionals designated by the World Paella Day organization, will take into account the individual entries votes, songs, professional trajectory and videos of those who enter before selecting eight finalists and three reserves prior to an official announcement on August 13th.
This year, the eight finalists will be invited to Valencia to compete live on September 20thand the event will be available to watch online via streaming services. The winner will be awarded with a grand World Paella Day trophy and runners up will receive a personalized World Paella Day Cup 2021 jacket and certificate.
For more information visitworldpaelladay.org
Clickherefor the World Paella Day Cup 2020 Overview andherefor the 2020 Semi-Finals featuring USA. Imageshere.
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