Chef Nikolay Todorov presents his Black Sea Paella at the World Paella Competition in Valencia

For the first time Bulgaria was represented at the World Paella Day in Valencia. Nikolay Todorov-Nik, together with Rostislav Nenov, presented Nik's original recipe for Black Sea Paella, prepared entirely with Black Sea products. The first prizes went to Puerto Rico, Colombia and Japan, while Bulgaria finished in the top 12. "The experience we gained, the friendships we made, the experiences were priceless," said chef Nikolay Todorov after the competition.