Our Story.
Our Passion.
Passion. Tradition. Family
Chef Yoyi’s love for cooking started long before Yoyi’s Don Paella became a business. It started in a home kitchen filled with the aromas of Spanish and Cuban dishes, family gatherings, laughter, and meals made with heart.
Today, Chef Yoyi brings that same passion to every event, creating bold flavors, unforgettable experiences, and memories that last long after the last bite.
SPANISH CATERING WITH A
CARIBBEAN TOUCH
Behind every pan of paella is Chef Yoyi, the heart and hands behind Yoyi’s Don Paella. His love for cooking is rooted in family, tradition, and the kind of food that brings people together. With a passion for Spanish cuisine and the bold, comforting flavors of Cuban culture, Chef Yoyi creates more than a meal. He creates an experience filled with warmth, flavor, and hospitality.
Every event is personal to him. From preparing the ingredients to serving the final plate, Chef Yoyi brings pride, care, and attention to every detail. His goal is simple: to make guests feel welcomed, well-fed, and part of something memorable. Whether he is cooking live paella for a wedding, private party, corporate event, or family celebration, Chef Yoyi brings the same energy to every gathering: great food, genuine service, and a love for sharing his craft.
A Chef. A Host. A storyteller.
MEET CHEF YOYI
OUR ROOTS
Paella is a Spanish tradition, made for gathering, celebration, and sharing. At Yoyi’s Don Paella, we honor that tradition while adding the vibrant, bold, and soulful flavors of Cuba and the Caribbean.
Our food brings together Spanish roots and Caribbean energy in a way that feels warm, memorable, and full of life. Every event is treated with care, from the presentation to the hospitality, creating an experience that feels personal from beginning to end.
The result is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience your guests won’t find
anywhere else.
SPANISH CATERING WITH A
CARIBBEAN TOUCH
Spanish Tradition.
Caribbean Soul.
Meet Chef Yoyi
Behind every pan of paella is Chef Yoyi, the heart and hands behind Yoyi’s Don Paella. His love for cooking is rooted in family, tradition, and the kind of food that brings people together. With a passion for Spanish cuisine and the bold, comforting flavors of Cuban culture, Chef Yoyi creates more than a meal. He creates an experience filled with warmth, flavor, and hospitality.
Every event is personal to him. From preparing the ingredients to serving the final plate, Chef Yoyi brings pride, care, and attention to every detail. His goal is simple: to make guests feel welcomed, well-fed, and part of something memorable. Whether he is cooking live paella for a wedding, private party, corporate event, or family celebration, Chef Yoyi brings the same energy to every gathering: great food, genuine service, and a love for sharing his craft.
SPANISH CATERING WITH
A Caribbean Touch
A Chef.
A Host.
A Storyteller.
Menus can be tailored to your event style, guest count, and dietary preferences, with Spanish favorites and Cuban-inspired flavors.
Proudly serving Charlotte and surrounding communities, with travel options available depending on your event location.
Fresh paella prepared on-site in our signature large pans, creating a flavorful centerpiece for your event.
Our Catering Services
Our roots
SPANISH Tradition.
CARIBBEAN Soul.
Paella is a Spanish tradition, made for gathering, celebration, and sharing. At Yoyi’s Don Paella, we honor that tradition while adding the vibrant, bold, and soulful flavors of Cuba and the Caribbean.
Our food brings together Spanish roots and Caribbean energy in a way that feels warm, memorable, and full of life. Every event is treated with care, from the presentation to the hospitality, creating an experience that feels personal from beginning to end.
The result is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience your guests won’t find anywhere else.
From intimate family gatherings to weddings, corporate events, festivals, and celebrations, we bring bold flavor to every occasion.
SPANISH CATERING WITH
A Caribbean Touch
Family-Owned Business
Family at the Heart.
Flavor in Everything.
Yoyi’s Don Paella is more than a catering service. It is a family-owned business built on tradition, hard work, and a love for bringing people together through food. Every pan of paella, every Cuban-inspired dish, and every event we serve carries the same care we would bring to our own family table.
For Chef Yoyi, food has always been about connection. It is about the memories made around a shared meal, the conversations that happen while plates are being served, and the joy of seeing guests come together. That spirit is at the center of everything we do.
From our family to yours, we take pride in serving food that feels warm, generous, and memorable.
Good food brings people together. We’re honored to be part of your table.
SPANISH CATERING WITH A
CARIBBEAN TOUCH
Yoyi’s Don Paella is more than a catering service. It is a family-owned business built on tradition, hard work, and a love for bringing people together through food. Every pan of paella, every Cuban-inspired dish, and every event we serve carries the same care we would bring to our own family table.
For Chef Yoyi, food has always been about connection. It is about the memories made around a shared meal, the conversations that happen while plates are being served, and the joy of seeing guests come together. That spirit is at the center of everything we do.
From our family to yours, we take pride in serving food that feels warm, generous, and memorable.
Good food brings people together. We’re honored to be part of your table.