Patron Paella expands street food destinations in Norfolk

Patron Paella, set up by 34-year-old Barcelona native Enrique Riverola and his 27-year-old business partner Jarold Moreno, has been bringing a little sunshine to Norwich with its authentic Spanish cuisine.

Following a hit start at The Black Horse in Earlham Road, the duo has been expanding rapidly and is now launching at several more venues.

Seafood dish at Patron Paella (Image: Natasha Currie)

The firm is now available every Sunday from 4pm at The Red Lion Bishopgate following a sell-out first weekend.

Mr Riverola honed his craft by cooking huge portions of the delicacy while on fishing boats off the Catalonian coast and his dishes "bring a taste of Spain to Norwich". 

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He moved to Norwich five years ago after searching "the best place to live in the UK" on Google. 

Cooking at Patron Paella (Image: Natasha Currie)

Having lived in seven countries and travelled around the world, Mr Riverola has no intentions of leaving Norwich and said "people in Norwich have been so charming and welcoming".

"We are very happy and especially with such positive feedback," he said. "We had high expectations but this has been way over that.

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"I think people have been missing real authentic Spanish food."

Cooking at Patron Paella (Image: Natasha Currie)

The meat dish features chicken and pancetta, sundried tomatoes and onion at £10.50, while the seafood paella is made with king-sized prawns, mussels, calamari and octopus and costs £11.50.

A vegetarian option is available at £9.50 and features all the available seasonal, fresh produce.

Patron Paella will be popping up at The Cap in Harleston on July 15 and at Station Bistro in Reepham on August 16 and August 23.