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The 15 most popular paella cooking classes in Valencia, with prices, timings and who you book through.
Shop Mercat Central, cook authentic Valencian paella step-by-step, then enjoy wine, tapas, and lunch with a small group in Valencia.
Most Popular“Victor and his team did an amazing job. This was the highlight of my visit to Spain and cannot wait to make paella at home. HIGHLY recommend you take this.”
Learn Valencian paella hands-on with a Ruzafa market visit, sangria workshop, tapas, and wine. Small group, 3.5 hours, great value.
“A great experience, from start, to finish. The energy was incredible, and we learned the customs, and the process for creating paella.”
Shop Mercado Central with a chef, cook Valencian paella step by step, then eat tapas and wines in a 4-hour class in Valencia.
“A brilliant evening. Reyes and Velen were excellent as chef and host, so knowledgeable and interesting. The quality of the food, drink and environment was outstanding and our finished paella was delicious. Highly recommended, this is a “‘must do” activity when you visit Valencia!”
Valencia catamaran cruise with paella lunch and a Mediterranean swim stop at Port Saplaya, plus coastal views and an included drink.
“Nice activity! You start with eating the paella and after that you get to swim in the sea.”
Market tour at Mercado Algirós and an English cooking class for Valencian paella, tortilla española, and coca ice cream with wine and sangría.
“We didn't know what to expect when we booked thia tour, but we had so much fun and learned alot about cooking! The chef and sommelier were fantastic and funny, and were very skilled in getting everyone involved, including a couple of kids that were in the group. We prepared the vegetables, added ingredients and…”
Shop at Valencia’s Ruzafa market, learn sangria, cook seafood paella, and eat a full Valencian spread with wine and coffee in a small group.
“We enjoyed everything about this experience except the meeting place was not well defined. The address that was given was not where the actual meeting place was. We wandered around the general vicinity and then ended up asking a shop keeper and he told us where to go. Other than that, the experience of going…”
Learn Valencian or seafood paella in a hands-on evening class with tapas and drinks, led by local chefs in Valencia.
“Great experience. Chef had a wealth of knowledge and was passionate about the food we were cooking. Very friendly. Nice way to finish off my holiday in Valencia. Highly recommend.”
Evening Valencian paella class with tapas and sangria in Valencia. Cook authentic paella, then eat with wine and dessert.
“We had a wonderful time!! Jose and Valentin were fantastic hosts and teachers! A great way to meet people and eat delicious food.”
Cook Valencian paella with a chef, tour Algiros Market for fresh ingredients, then eat your creations with sangria and wine.
“We had a fantastic time! Highly recommend - guide / chef Carlos was great. Lots of food, very knowledgable and a great way to spend the morning in Valencia!”
Hands-on Valencian paella lesson in Ruzafa Market, with tapas and bottomless sangria. Learn socarrat and take home the recipe.
“Great experience and great value for money! I was worried it will be very ‘touristic’, but it wasn’t the case at all. Felt very genuine and was a homely cooking experience. Our chefs were super hospitable, we learned a lot and ate the best paella I ever tried.”
Hands-on Valencian paella in an orange grove farmhouse near Albufera, with tapas, wine, dessert, and small-group instruction in English.
“If you want to experience an authentic Paella that is absolutely delicious, then look no further! The most amazing day with an awesome team. Raffa was outstanding & his knowledge is exactly what you want. Thank you!! We loved every minute x”
Hands-on Valencian paella near the Albufera: cook with Rafa, sip included sangria and wines, then eat what you make in an orange-and-rice setting.
“Absolutely outstanding! Our guide, Rafa, and his two assistants were so helpful and informative in this class. They picked us up from town and drove us to their farmhouse. We were given drinks and aperitivos while waiting for the paella to cook. From start to finish, Rafa and his assistants showed their passion for their…”
Vegetarian paella class in Valencia with Ruzafa market shopping, vegan paella, sangria workshop, tapas, and sweets in 3.5 hours.
“Jordie and Marie made this experience really special! I can only recommend this Paella workshop for everyone visiting València!”
Cook Valencian paella and tapas with Michelin-trained chef Jose in his home, plus sangria, chufa mousse, and cremaet coffee.
“José is an excellent and very knowledgeable chef/host. We did learn several cooking tricks. It is an exceptional experience. Enjoy!!!”
Cook authentic Valencian paella with Chef José in a small group. Includes tapas, sangria, horchata mousse, and take-home recipes.
“We had a very educational and delightful evening with Chef Jose. He taught us not only about making sangria and paella but also shared his cooking techniques for unique approaches to traditional fare. It was a very unique experience-like going to a Spanish friend’s for paella. We had a great time.”
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