Spanish Paella Day

Overview

If you haven't been able to book a trip to Spain this year, this beachside dinner may be a very tasty consolation. Melbourne's Basque-inspired restaurant Sebastian is throwing a paella party by the water to celebrate Spanish Paella Day

To mark the occasion on Wednesday, March 27, the Williamstown newcomer is getting into the paella spirit with a special dinner, running from 6pm. Guests will have the chance to see Head Chef Leigh Robbins in action, whipping up a big, communal version of his signature seafood and chistorra (a Basque-style sausage) paella out on the beachfront deck.

Individual serves of paella will set you back $25, while shared portions — or portions for a very, very hungry one person — will be going for $36, until there's nothing left in that pan (also called a paella, if you didn't know).

And of course, there's no chance of going thirsty on the night — the bar's lineup of top Spanish wines and jugs of sangria are a perfect match, both to the rice dish and to those balmy bay views.