A giant paella will be cooked up by new restaurant – AROMA d'Espana – in aid of charity. Partakers are invited to donate to the Epsom Medical Equipment Fund or Help for Heroes.

The CookUp will kick off at 3 pm in the car park which is shared between the restaurant and the Famous Green Man. It will take place on Saturday 29th August 2009.

Restaurant co-owner, John Kerwood, claimed the organisers aren't going for a world record but a special paella dish will be used which is capable of holding 40 to 50 servings simultaneously.

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AROMA d'Espana opens its doors for the first time

A new Tapas bar and restaurant – AROMA d'Espana – was opened by local entrepreneurs, Clive Lane and John Kerwood, on June 12th [2009]. The pair are behind Ewell's highly successful gastro pub – the Famous Green Man.

Lane and Kerwood spotted a gap in the market for a venue where friends, family, lovers and others could meet in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. "The obvious choice for the restaurant was authentic Spanish cuisine," said co-proprietor, Clive Lane. "The Brit's legendary love of Spain means there's a clear demand for dishes such as tapas and paella and typical Spanish drinks like Sangria, Cava, cocktails or Sherry."

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