GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY

The Masterchef Paella is a gastronomic team building activity in which the teams compete to cook the best paella, guided by a professional chef. It is available in Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Costa Daurada and Madrid, for groups of between 8 and 450 people.

What is the Paellas Competition for Impalaya companies?

It is a competitive and collaborative cooking activity: the teams receive a briefing, get their ingredients through a dynamic gymkhana type, cook their own paella under the supervision of a chef, and present the result to a jury of expert chefs. The day ends with the award ceremony and a joint meal with the paellas prepared by each team.

It is a recommended activity for companies looking for a gastronomic experience with a strong component of teamwork, communication and organization, available in Spanish, English and French.

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HOW it works

Phases of activity (total duration: 3 hours)

Phase	Duration	What happen
1. Briefing	15 min	Explanation of the rules, team formation, and objectives of the competition.
2. Ingredient Hunt	30 min	A treasure hunt-style challenge where teams collect the ingredients needed for their paella.
3. Cooking	1 h	Each team cooks its own paella under the guidance of a professional chef.
4. Tasting & Jury Evaluation	15 min	The jury of professional chefs tastes and evaluates each paella.
5. Awards Ceremony & Meal	1 h	Prize ceremony followed by a shared meal featuring the paellas prepared by each team.

What does Masterchef Paella include?

• All the necessary ingredients
• Complete kitchen equipment (paellers, stoves, utensils)
• Custom chef apron and hat for each participant
• Professional Chef guiding the activity
• Choice between meat, seafood or vegetarian paella, depending on allergies or group preferences

Optional (depending on budget):

• Parallel indentation workshop
• Pica-pica during activity
• Dessert at end
• Physical awards for the winning team
• DJ to liven up the day

Price of the Paellas Competition for companies

The guide price is between 55 € and 95 € per person (+ VAT), depending on the size of the group and the options chosen (free bar of drinks, pica-pica, dessert, DJ, etc.).The final budget is also adjusted according to the city and the type of space.

Number of participants

• Minimum:8 persons
• Maximum:450 people outdoors
• In interior space:the capacity is reduced to a maximum of 80 people (relevant if the event should be covered, e.g. in case of rain)

How do you choose the winning paella?

A jury of expert chefs evaluates each paella according to three criteria: taste, presentation and organization of the team during the activity (cleaning and order of their job).

Allergies, intolerances and types of paella

Each team can choose between paella of meat, seafood or vegetarian. This allows the activity to be adapted to allergies, intolerances or food preferences without dividing the group into different activities.

Available languages

The activity can be performed in English, French and Spanish which makes it suitable for international teams or companies based in different countries.

Can it be combined with other activities?

Yes. The “find hunt” phase can become a more elaborate gymkhana to win the paella ingredients, and the activity can be combined with a parallel sangria workshop.

Real Case: Paellas Competition for Innov’Events in Barcelona

Impalaya organized a Paellas Competition for Innov’Events, with a group of 22 persons, at a rooftop in Barcelona. The event combined the Masterchef style paellas contest with a parallel sangria workshop and dessert included.

QUESTIONS Common (FAQ)

How much does the Corporate Paella Challenge cost?

Between 55 € and 95 € per person (+ VAT), depending on the size of the group and the options chosen.

How long does the activity last?

3 hours in total: briefing (15 min), search for ingredients (30 min), kitchen (1 h), tasting and evaluation of the jury (15 min), and prizes and food (1 h).

How many people can participate?

Between 8 and 450 people outdoors. In indoor space, the maximum is 80 people.

Can the activity take place indoors if it rains?

Yes, although indoor seating is limited to 80 people.

Can you accommodate allergies or special dietary requirements?

Yes, each team can choose between meat, seafood or vegetarian paella.

In which languages is the activity available?

In Spanish, English and French.

How far in advance should we book?

At least 2 weeks in advance.

Do participants eat the paella they cook?

Yes, the day ends with a joint meal with paellas prepared by each team. Drink and dessert can be included as an additional option.

Can the activity be combined with another experience?

Yes, you can organize a gymkhana to get the ingredients, and add a parallel sangria workshop.

Where does the activity take place in each city?

In Barcelona, in a rooftop overlooking the sea. In Valencia, Costa Daurada and Palma de Mallorca, in a farmhouse. In Madrid, on a terrace.