Aspe and surroundings ·
Aspe fiestas: planning your group meal
Plan a fiesta meal in Aspe and the Vinalopó: programmes, guest counts, access, menus and coordination for local associations.
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Xepep blog: guides to group meals and events
Here you will find practical guides to planning group meals, local fiestas and company events, written by a family kitchen in Aspe that cooks for groups all year round. We cover how much rice to cook per person, when to book a company Christmas lunch, what belongs in a coffee break and how to plan a comparsa’s meal. If you would rather have someone take care of the cooking, take a look at our event catering or request a quote with whatever details you already have.
Planning a family celebration? See our guide to arranging a First Communion lunch in Alicante, with catering formats and a weekly checklist.
Celebrations ·
Event catering allergens: what to ask for in writing
What allergen information must a caterer provide? Coordinate menus, records and individual meal delivery for an event in Spain.
Events and fiestas ·
Planning a fiesta marquee bar: stock, service and permits
Plan a fiesta marquee bar: attendance, drinks, refrigeration, restocking, payment and permits for a local association or committee.
Events and fiestas ·
Planning meals in a Hogueras barraca
Plan meals in a Hogueras barraca: daily guest counts, deliveries, cooking space, permits and coordination with the committee.
Rice and paella ·
Paella, arroz a banda or costra: choosing rice for an event
Compare Valencian paella, arroz a banda and egg-crust rice for an event: ingredients, cooking equipment, service and guest requirements.
Events and fiestas ·
Paella at a country venue: fire rules and permits
What to check before cooking paella at a country venue: forest land, the influence zone, daily fire risk and municipal permissions.
Celebrations ·
Planning a First Communion lunch in Alicante
Plan a First Communion lunch in Alicante or the Vinalopó: choosing a venue, catering formats, children’s meals, dietary needs and a weekly checklist.
Rice and paella ·
History of Valencian cuisine, century by century
History of Valencian cuisine: from Moorish rice to paella and Alicante stews. A timeline, a table of dishes and answers to the questions people ask most.
Rice and paella ·
Paella origin and the history of rice in Spain
Paella origin and the history of rice in Spain: where paella is from, who brought rice, when Valencia began growing it. Timeline, myths and answers.
Corporate events ·
When to book your company Christmas lunch
When to book your company Christmas lunch, which dates go first, lunch or dinner, formats and allergens, plus a countdown calendar so you’re not rushed.
Events and fiestas ·
Comparsa or filà meal at Moors and Christians
How to organise your comparsa or filà meal for Moors and Christians: bookings, payment, marquee and bar, portions, diets and a timeline for the committee.
Corporate events ·
What to include in a corporate coffee break
Coffee break catering for companies: what to serve, how to work out quantities, how it differs from full catering and how to avoid queues.
Rice and paella ·
How much rice per person for paella (table)
How much rice per person for paella: 100 g for a Valencian paella. A table for 10 to 200 guests, the shopping list for 50 and how much stock you need.
Rice and paella ·
Paella for 100 people: how to organise it
How to organise a paella for 100 people: how many pans, ingredients, burners, timings, serving without queues and a checklist for the day before.
Events and fiestas ·
What is show cooking at events and when to use it
What show cooking (or showcooking) is, where the term comes from, the main types, what it needs and when live cooking beats classic catering at your event.
Xepep blog: guides to group meals and events
Frequently asked questions
What is the Xepep blog about?
Planning meals and events for groups without surprises. You will find articles on rice dishes and paella, fiestas such as Moors and Christians, and company events: Christmas lunches, coffee breaks or show cooking. We write them from the kitchen, with quantities, timings and advice you can apply when planning your own event.
How often do you publish new articles?
There is no fixed schedule. We publish a guide when we have something useful and properly checked to say about a type of meal or event. If you want to see when a new one appears, check back on this page: articles are listed from newest to oldest, each with its category so you can find what you need quickly.
How do I ask for a quote after reading a guide?
Use the Xepep quote page. Tell us the type of event, the date, the approximate number of guests and the venue, and we will reply with a proposal to suit. If you do not have every detail settled yet, simply share what you know: we can fine-tune the rest together before anything is confirmed.