When we speak of Abundi Monterde, we speak of a master paella chef with over 30 years of experience in catering and events focused on paellas and rice dishes, offering exclusive and personalized proposals tailored to each client.
He learned the art of paella-making from his mother, who used to prepare this dish every Sunday when the whole family would joyfully gather around the table to enjoy this traditional meal from his native Valencia.
This became his passion and eventually his profession. He has worked as a chef in several restaurants, managed his own establishment, and collaborated with major companies in the food industry by providing technical support. Eventually, he chose to dedicate himself exclusively to the dish that brought him the most joy.
Thanks to his extensive experience, his services are always geared toward organizing successful events and celebrations by cooking paellas to high-quality standards.
This has led him to work in many countries and collaborate with major brands and at top industry fairs.
As one of his slogans goes, “If you can feed one, you can feed 10,000,” which proves what he is capable of.
Years of research have allowed him to develop a sophisticated technique that enables him to cook this signature Mediterranean dish for large groups without compromising on quality or the authentic flavour of the rice dishes. This has earned him recognition as a Paella Master in Spain and Andorra, with specialties including mountain rice, arroz a banda, Valencian paella, seafood paella, vegetable paella, and fideuà.

“I have worked with Flames VLC for many years and I count on their professional paella burners for my various events — whether in the mountains, in cities, in open spaces or at the many fairs I attend.

They are versatile burners that provide the power I need to cater to these large events. Especially the industrial O-900 and O-1200 models, which are unique in the market, as these types of events require cooking large amounts of rice in a specific time while also ensuring high quality in the final product.

To achieve this, I need professional burners that offer safety and work capacity, and the Flames VLC burners deliver this reliably.

Also, whenever I have technical questions, Flames VLC is always ready to lend a hand so I can make the most out of their paella burners.”

Abundi Monterde