About

That’s me. My name is Bernat Navacerrada Torras, but most people just call me Bernie Torras.

My relationship with food and cooking runs deep. I spent nearly five years at a top culinary school in Terrassa, where I learned the foundations of the craft. Later, I refined my skills at Hofmann in Barcelona, one of Spain’s most prestigious culinary schools, diving into specialized Paella courses and completing an intensive chef program.

At the same time, I worked in the family business, designing and installing industrial kitchens during the week, while spending weekends in restaurant kitchens as a chef. It was an intense rhythm, and, as you might imagine, it eventually caught up with me.

Burnout led me to step away from professional kitchens, but it never dulled my love for cooking. Years later, now as a parent, I’ve rediscovered the joy of taking time to cook—not just for the sake of it, but to ensure my family has varied, wholesome, and delicious meals.

And that’s how Paella Recipes was born. It’s a place to share and preserve recipes that are meaningful to me—recipes I trust, that are clear, well-structured, and full of the authentic flavours I grew up with.

Cooking is about more than just making food—it’s about tradition, connection, and honesty. I hope that these recipes help you bring a bit of Spain to your table, wherever you are.

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