ABOUT RAY
Ray, the driving force behind this operation, with his Spanish roots he introduced to culinary arts in his youth by his family. The owner and creator of Paellas San Juan has worked for more than 35 years in the gastronomic sector throughout Spain in places like Minorca, the Canary Islands, Cordoba and Barcelona, in this last city he led a team in a cutting-edge restaurant of exotic tapas. He has also assisted courses in the city of Barcelona that were presented by the Sous-chef of El Bulli, restaurant owned by Ferran Adrian. With his experience and his passion for gastronomy, he started this business at the Friday Harbor farmers market in 2016 and it has continued to grow since then. Additionally, he traveled to Morocco to immerse himself in their incredible gastronomy.
ABOUT GLEB
Hi!! My name is Gleb Caireac, I’ve lived on San Juan Island for the majority of my life although originally I was born in Moldova! I love the island and it’s a great spot to be enjoy the nature that it has to offer. I joined the paella team in the summer of 2022 and I haven’t looked back since! I love working with the team and working with Paella’s has made me develop a passion for cooking. It’s always a good time with Ray and Zoraima! P.S I make a better meat paella then Elian (shhhh don’t tell him that)
ABOUT ELIAN
Hello! I'm Elian Bayas, a lifelong resident of San Juan Island. I cherish spending time with my animals on the farm. Joining Paellas in the summer of 2023 has been a delight—I thoroughly enjoy working with the team, crafting incredible dishes, and, of course, indulging in the role of a taste tester.
ABOUT DORIS
Hello, I'm Doris Nagahama, a native of Peru, where I enjoyed growing up in a culturally diverse environment with rich global cuisine. Residing in Friday Harbor for over 20 years, I've served as a gardener at Roche Harbor. Joining Paellas in 2018 has been an enriching experience—a flavorful journey filled with friendship.