Learn Paella in Valencia: Cook with a Local Chef

Cook the real paella in a Valencian kitchen, then eat what you made

Learn to cook Paella Valenciana in an authentic Valencia kitchen with an expert local chef who teaches the traditional techniques of this centuries-old dish. You'll work with fresh, zero-kilometer ingredients sourced from Valencia's Central Market, prepare the paella step by step, and then sit down to eat it alongside Mediterranean starters and homemade sangria. The class runs about two hours in a warm, family-style atmosphere where locals and visitors cook and dine together.

The experience

The class starts in a charming Valencian kitchen where you'll learn from a chef who knows the real recipe: rabbit, chicken, fresh vegetables, and the exact way to select and cook the rice. You're not following a tourist version. This kitchen has won first prize for paella at the International Paella Competition, and the ingredients carry Valencian designation of origin. As the paella cooks, you'll taste Mediterranean starters (Valencian Esgarraet, Russian salad, ham croquette) and sip homemade sangria while the chef walks you through the secrets of flavor balancing and traditional technique.

The whole point is the social part: family and friends gather around a paella during cooking, and that's exactly what happens here. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the work, learning the moves, and then sitting down to share the dish you've made. The atmosphere is festive and personal, built around conversation and good food rather than a timetable. Dessert comes at the end: your choice of traditional cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, or Valencian orange.

What’s included

• Paella workshop with all ingredients.
• Mediterranean starters including Valencian Esgarraet, Russian salad, and ham croquette.
• homemade sangria with house wine, beer, soft drink and water.
• the paella you cook.
• and dessert of your choice: traditional cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, or Valencian orange.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 19:00 and 19:30, from € 99 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 19:00Friday: 19:30Another day? ›

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Valencia's city center or without a car. The kitchen is walkable from downtown, and the two-hour format fits between other activities without consuming your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly do I cook in the paella class?

Paella Valenciana, the original recipe from the region, made with rabbit, chicken, and fresh local vegetables. The chef teaches you rice selection, the cooking technique, and how to balance the flavors that define this centuries-old dish.

Where do the ingredients come from?

All ingredients are zero-kilometer products sourced from Valencia's Central Market, meaning they're local and fresh. The kitchen uses products with Valencian designation of origin.

What do I eat besides the paella I cook?

You start with Mediterranean starters (Valencian Esgarraet, Russian salad, and ham croquette), and drink homemade sangria while the paella cooks. Dessert is your choice of traditional cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, or Valencian orange.

Is this class taught in English?

Yes, the guide teaches in both English and Spanish, so you can book in whichever language suits you.

How long does the whole class take?

The class runs about two hours, from the moment you step into the kitchen through cooking, tasting starters, and eating the finished paella.