Top Valencia Paella Making Classes

Surely you have heard the traditional "Paella Valenciana" many times, however, I suppose you have not had the opportunity to delve into a real kitchen and learn the secrets of this traditional and famous dish from expert chefs. Do you want to discover the most traditional recipes of Spanish and Valencian cuisine? If the answer is yes, come with us. We are a school with more than 12 years of experience, and from the first day we opened our doors we have made a strong commitment to gastronomic tourism. For us it is exciting and very enriching to be able to transfer a piece of Mediterranean gastronomy to any corner of the world. We have chefs who are fluent in different languages, so there is no barrier and you can easily discover the most authentic dishes while having a great time, we warn you that there will be plenty of laughter!

Valencia is the unquestioned home of paella. Avoid tourist traps and master the art of the classic Valencian paella—made with chicken and rabbit, not seafood—during this cooking class. Browse the Ruzafa Market alongside Spanish chefs. Then, learn to make sangria as you enjoy some welcome tapas bites before settling down to craft Spain’s signature dish. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labor with your fellow classmates

Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.

Avoid tourist traps and learn to master one of Spain's most storied dishes—the ever-popular seafood paella—during this cooking class in Valencia. With all equipment provided, it's easy to follow your guide's step-by-step instructions. Shop for ingredients at the hip Ruzafa Market, then enjoy a sangria-making workshop while your paella simmers. Finish by feasting on your creations with newfound friends.

Paella and culture. Discover Valencia and its land. Immerse yourself in Valencian culture through a journey between products, gastronomy and traditions. With Ramón’s guide you will learn how to cook the real Valencian paella, with the ingredients km 0 of Russafa market and with its secrets. You will see how cooking a paella means knowing the culture and life of the people of Valencia!

Avoid crowded restaurants and learn to make an authentic paella in its birthplace—Valencia. Join this evening class and master traditional techniques such as "socarrat," the prized crispy rice crust. Plus, sample tapas and learn to make a classic sangria. Then, sit down to your homemade meal, complete with sides and dessert.

Take home a souvenir that lasts forever—a new cooking skill—with this small-group paella-making class in Valencia. While an authentic paella consists of chicken and rabbit, this experience allows you to choose from traditional, seafood, or vegetarian options to suit your palate. Shop for ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then master paella-making techniques alongside a chef. Enjoy traditional tapas, sangria, and local wine while your paella simmers, followed by a shared meal with dessert and coffee.

Savoring, observing and participating in the elaboration of an authentic traditional Valencian paella is not available to everyone, especially for tourists who come to visit our beautiful city and its incredible environment. Making a traditional paella requires apart from being cooked with traditional ingredients, cooking it with natural orange wood fire, as our ancestors did and that gives such a special and outstanding flavor to this Valencian dish worldwide, a task that requires special attention and mastery, all done with a lot of passion and that few hosts offer. All in a natural setting with breathtaking views of the orchards of Valencia in a relaxed atmosphere. This service is for a small number of people, maximum 4 people, it is a personalized service and not mass, feel like a special guest and not a tourist.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ruzafa Market with a hands-on culinary workshop celebrating the authentic flavours of Valencia. Start the experience with traditional starters, accompanied by a refreshing sangria, before preparing an authentic gastronomic masterpiece. Guided by expert chefs, you will learn to make your own Valencian Paella, combining fresh ingredients and following the techniques that make this dish a true icon of Valencian cuisine. To complete the experience, taste a traditional dessert: burnt bread served on a base of Agua de Valencia. During the workshop, enjoy olive oil tastings, selected wines and sangria, creating a delicious tour for foodies and aspiring chefs. Includes: Paella Valenciana cooking class with visit to Ruzafa Market Preparation and tasting of paella and traditional dessert Tasting of olive oils Water, sangria and selected wines

Skip the usual night out at a bar for this private wine-tasting experience with a professional sommelier. Meet in a top venue in the heart of Valencia, warm up with an aperitif, and taste five artisanal Spanish wines, learning about each in detail as you drink. Leave with the confidence to order wine with ease during the rest of your vacation.