Best Food StallFestivale · Launceston
Spanish Paella · Tasmania

Authentic paella,
cooked fresh,
served with pride.

Malvinas Paellas brings the flavours of Spain to markets, festivals and celebrations across Tasmania — rice slow-cooked in traditional paella pans over open-flame gas burners, every week.

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Families gathered at the Malvinas Paellas market stall
Our Story

From a market stall to your celebration table

Malvinas Paellas started out serving fresh paella at Launceston markets, Saturday after Saturday. Today we're still there — but we also bring our paella pans to festivals across the island and to private celebrations: weddings, birthdays and corporate events.

Every paella is cooked live, outdoors, on gas burners, following the same ritual every time: sofrito, saffron, just the right amount of stock, and the patience to let the rice do its work.

Every SaturdayHarvest Farmers Market
1st PlaceFestivale, Best Food
Island-wideFestivals across Tasmania
Who We Are

A family-run paella business

Malvinas Paellas is run by Juan and Daiana, an Argentine couple who have called Australia home for over seven years. Juan's paella journey wasn't formal training — it grew from friendship. He learned alongside Borja Hernández, a friend from the Canary Islands and a true paella lover, and years later crossed paths with Daniel, a restaurant owner from London who shares the same passion for the dish.

In 2023, that passion became a business at the Harvest Farmers Market — the stall that's still at the heart of everything we do, and where it all began.

Launceston is home now, and we're proudly Tasmanian — sourcing local seafood and produce wherever we can, and bringing that same care to every market, festival and private event we cater.

Learned through passionJuan's paella craft grew from friendships with Borja Hernández (Canary Islands) and Daniel (London restaurateur)
Family-runOwned and operated by Juan and Daiana since 2023
Award-winningBest Food Stall, Festivale Launceston
Find Us

Where to eat Malvinas this week

You'll find us at these regular spots — plus festivals across Tasmania throughout the year.

Every Saturday

Harvest Farmers Market

71 Cimitiere St, Launceston. Our regular stall, every week of the year.

Once a month

World Street Eats

Civic Square, Launceston. Check our socials to confirm this month's date.

Some Sundays

Evandale Market

The historic Evandale market — not every Sunday, so it's worth confirming before you head over.

We also travel to festivals across the island throughout the year — this year we were named Best Food Stall at Festivale, Launceston.

What's Next

We bring the paella to your celebration

After years at markets and festivals, we're now taking bookings for private events: paella cooked live in front of your guests, tailored to the size and style of your celebration.

  • Weddings
  • Birthdays
  • Corporate events
  • Bespoke private celebrations

No guest minimum — every quote is tailored to your event, whether it's an intimate gathering or a large celebration.

A $300 deposit secures your date — fully refundable if cancelled at least 2 months before your event. For bookings made well in advance, final pricing is confirmed closer to the date, or can be locked in upfront on request.

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Malvinas Paellas chef serving a plate at an event
Chef placing prawns onto a paella, cooking live
Intimate Dining

The Paella Experience

A private, hands-on evening for small groups — we bring the paellera, the ingredients and the stories, and cook the whole thing live in your backyard or kitchen while you and your guests watch, ask questions and taste along the way.

  • 2–6 guests
  • Hosted at your home
  • Live cooking with storytelling

Perfect for a birthday dinner, a date night, or simply a great excuse to gather friends around real Spanish paella.

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Contact

Let's talk about your event

Tell us the date, guest count and style of celebration you have in mind — we'll get back to you with availability and a quote.

Business

Malvinas Paellas — Malvinas Pty Ltd

Website malvinaspaellas.com.au
Phone 0460 508 083
Email malvinaspaellas@gmail.com
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