The first Paella Contest convened in Estepona to benefit the Brotherhood of Vera+Cruz

The councilwoman assigned to the municipal delegation of Culture and Festivities, Macarena Diánez, and the chef from Malaga, David Canca, presented the 1st Paella Contest for the benefit of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Vera+Cruz, which will be held next Sunday, June 8, at the Municipal Park El Calvario.

Organized by the City Council, its purpose is to promote the city's gastronomic culture and the tradition of rice dishes, as well as to showcase and highlight the quality of local products.

The registration period will remain open from April 15 to May 30, with a maximum of 20 participants who will be admitted in strict order of registration. Organized by the City Council, its purpose is to promote the city's gastronomic culture and the tradition of rice dishes, as well as to showcase and highlight the quality of local products.

The rules also state that all the necessary materials for making the paellas, such as the paella pan, gas ring, etc., will be the responsibility of the contestants, as well as the ingredients used for cooking except for the oil, vegetables, and rice, which will be provided by the organization thanks to the collaboration of Molino-Roca, Frutas y Verduras Acosta, and Andalucía Gastronómica.

Participants can prepare any type of paella in all its varieties and presentations, with a minimum of 50 servings, which can be tasted by the public at the price of 5 euros per serving. The proceeds will be donated to charitable causes and the bar will be managed by a non-profit association.

The jury will be composed of renowned professionals from the restaurant sector and chef Canca as the technical director and president of the contest, and a first prize of 1000 euros, a second of 500, and a third of 250 euros will be awarded. The remaining 17 participants will receive runner-up prizes of 100 euros.