Paula Beer

Paula Beer is a pastry chef based in Madrid, specifically at 'La Raspa' in the Numancia market in Vallecas. She is currently newsworthy for her achievements in the annual Concurso de la Mejor Torrija de Restauración de Madrid, a competition organized by the Asociación de Cocineros y Reposteros de Madrid (ACYRE). In the previous year, she won the award for the best innovative torrija. More recently, in 2026, she won the first prize in the traditional torrija category. Her success highlights both her skill in traditional pastry making and her ability to innovate within the classic Spanish dessert, making her a significant figure in Madrid's culinary scene, particularly during the Lent and Easter season when torrijas are a popular treat.