Valencia
The paella classes: market shopping to open, the rules enforced (rabbit and chicken, garrofo beans, never chorizo) and the socarrat to close. The dish was born in these rice fields; learn it at the source.
Join a 4-hour paella cooking class in Valencia with market visits, wine tasting, and tapas. Learn authentic recipes from local chefs, perfect for food lovers.
Most Popular“Reyes and Belen (spelling?) were the loveliest chef and assistant duo. Truly a special combination of enthusiasm energy and talent. By far the best visitor culinary class I have ever taken.”
Discover the authentic Valencian paella with a guided cooking class, market visit, and tapas experience. Perfect for food lovers wanting local insights.
“Had an excellent experience at My First Paella. We were served delicious tapas and sangria. Then we got hands on with the cooking of the meal. Finally the group sat and ate our delicious lunch. We got lots of interesting information about València and the…”
Discover authentic Valencian paella with a hands-on cooking class and market tour, guided by friendly chefs in a fun, informative 4-hour experience.
“I had the best time at the cooking class. This is something I would recommend to everyone to do.”
Experience a 2.5-hour Valencian catamaran cruise with lunch, swimming, and spectacular coast views. Perfect for relaxing sea lovers and food fans.
“fantastic, very relaxed, great service, wonderful long time to swim in the sea”
Experience authentic Valencian cuisine with a hands-on paella workshop and market visit in Valencia, guided by friendly chefs for a memorable cultural taste.
“What a fun way to spend an evening in Valencia. A wonderful international group of fellow travelers all eager to learn. And learn we did. Our chef was engaging and funny and talented. And the fruits of our labor were fantastico! We will happily do…”
Discover the authentic flavors of Valencia with a small-group seafood paella cooking class, market tour, and tapas experience—great value, fun guides, and delicious food.
“You get a brief tour of the market to pick up ingredients for the meal. It is a bit of a hike to the kitchen, so this might be hard for the less mobile traveler. We had 2 chefs helping on 3 paellas. It worked…”
Join a fun, hands-on Valencian paella workshop with tapas and drinks. Learn authentic recipes from local chefs, enjoy lively atmosphere, and take home skills.
“It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so competent and kind, we enjoyed every single minute of this workshop. We could truly sense their passion for Valencian cuisine and traditions. We recommend it to anyone willing to taste the real paella (now we know that…”
Join a fun, hands-on evening in Valencia learning to cook authentic Valencian paella, tapas, and sangria with expert guides. Great value and engaging experience.
“Nice evening, informative and fun. Tapas, sangria and paella. Would recommend although it’s not as hands on as expected”
Discover how to make authentic Valencian paella and explore local markets with a hands-on cooking class in Valencia for a flavorful, authentic experience.
“Great class! Our chef was very engaging and talked through all the steps involved in cooking 3 delicious dishes, and was happy to answer all questions from the group. Would recommend”
Discover authentic Valencian paella, explore Ruzafa Market, and learn to cook with local chefs in this immersive, fun-filled workshop in Valencia.
“This was a perfect experience, highly recommend. Guillermo & Anna were fantastic guides and really made the class both fun and instructive. It was a great way to learn about authentic Valencian paella, and really fun to cook together as a team”
Join a hands-on **paella cooking class** outside Valencia, learn authentic techniques from local chefs, and enjoy a delicious meal amid scenic orange groves and rice fields.
“This is an amazing experience! Rafa and his team have everything perfected! When we return to Valencia, we will come back again without any hesitation. The food was amazing and the service unmatched. Rafa opens up his home with a beautiful patio for this experience…”
Discover Valencia's flavors with a vegetable paella cooking class, market visit, and tapas, led by friendly locals in a small-group experience.
“Fantastic and fun experience! The food was incredible and we had so much fun! The staff was great! We learned a great deal about the history and had fun during the process.”
Discover authentic Valencian cuisine with a hands-on paella and tapas cooking class led by a Michelin-trained chef in his home, perfect for food lovers.
“One of the best experiences we booked during our 16-day vacation through Spain and Portugal! My husband and I love to cook and entertain, so this is right up our alley… and with a Michelin trained chef made it so much more special. It is…”
Discover the authentic art of making Valencian paella in a hands-on cooking class led by local chefs, including dinner, drinks, and insider tips in Valencia.
“My husband and I really enjoyed this cooking class. We learned a ton about the history of paella and Valencia which was awesome. Our chef, Pepe was great. The food was really amazing and so easy to make! We can’t wait to try and make…”
Join a small-group Valencian cooking class to master authentic paella, enjoy tapas, sangria, and learn local tips in a cozy home setting.
“The “Any Day is Sunday” is a must ! The host was a total professional / detailed history on the foods you are making, his creativity and engagement was amazing. Extremely cozy location , home/family style cooking. The experience is unrished. Jose really allows you…”
Paella at the source and a city of arts grown from a riverbed.