Paella Cooking Class in Malaga

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Malaga, Spain

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· lorna_s ·

Nov 2025

Around sixteen people took the class. Everyone was very friendly. We walked to the food market nearby with Carmen and were taught how to make sangria and cook paella with Alba. We also enjoyed tasting various olive oils and were treated to fresh churros made by Alba at the end of the class.

· Mayra_R ·

Sep 2025

The best paella I’ve ever tried. The class was very hands on, the flavors were amazing. It was definitely a great experience. The additional recipes for gazpacho, churros and sangria were a bonus. I will definitely recommend it and will love to take more classes the next time I’m in Malaga

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Overview

Rather than just eating signature Spanish dishes, learn the art of making perfect Spanish paella directly from a chef during a cooking class and market tour in Malaga. Pick out the ingredients at a vibrant food market, make a traditional paella and 'gazpacho' (chilled soup) with expert instruction, and feast on your creations with your fellow cooks, accompanied by beer or wine. Tastings of popular local snacks are included for an authentic culinary experience.

Ask your guide for tips and recommendations for after the class ends
Get help deciphering signs and menus in another language
Receive hands-on direction and practical tips from a chef
Food you won’t find elsewhere: Sample and buy from local, artisan producers at the market

Sample Menu

Starter

Hand made Spanish Gazpacho

Main

Mixed Paella

Starter

Sangría

Dessert

Churros

What's Included

Olive oil tasting
Aloreña olives or roasted almonds snack
Gazpacho
Paella
Wine or beer, paired with the menu
Selection of seasonal fruits
All the recipes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kulinarea
Avenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 24, Distrito Centro, 29001 Málaga, Spain
We'll meet at our kitchen Kulinera. The address is Av Manuel Agustín Heredia 24. There is an underground parking in front of the meeting point called Parking de La Marina.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your chef at the Atarazanas Market in Malaga and set out exploring the food stalls. Wander around the stands of the indoor market as your chef talks about the fresh fruit, vegetables and delicacies on display. Then, with your chef, pick up the best ingredients for making your paella.

Next, stroll to the cooking venue, situated just five minutes’ walk away in the city's arty Soho district. Head into the modern kitchen and enjoy a tasting of delicious local snacks. Sample tidbits such as roasted almonds, Aloreña olives (olives local to Malaga), extra virgin olive oils and tostón de bacalao, a popular delicacy of cateto bread (rustic, thick-crusted bread) topped with salt cod and orange.

Before starting your paella, whizz up a gazpacho, a much-loved Andalucian chilled soup usually made with raw tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Then, make your paella with step-by-step direction and tips from your chef. Learn about the rice and ingredients to use, and start by making a sofrito base sauce before gradually bringing together your paella ingredients in the pan.

Finally, join your fellow cooks and savor your creations teamed with a beer or regional wine, and followed by fresh fruits. Your experience concludes when you leave the kitchen.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Near public transportation
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Anastasia_S

Great guide, great chef making sure our paella was cooked correctly, and a lovely quick tour of the market which will come in handy when wanting to return. The sangria was overly and the company was great too. Would recommend to anyone visiting Malaga!

Reviews

5.0

based on 215 reviews

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Great guide, great chef...

Anastasia_S, Mar 2026

Energetic!

Annie_M, Nov 2025

This was awesome! The tour of the market was leaf by the energetic and knowledgeable, Carmen. Pepo was a patience and hands on chef! Ultimately, the company and the food was unmatched.

Delicious and fun class

lorna_s, Nov 2025

Good fun but terrible communication about the correct meeting location

BRYAN_M, Sep 2025

After waiting nearly 20 minutes at the meeting point and finally getting a response to our multiple inquiries via the Viator app, we were informed that we were at an old meeting point. We had checked the Viator app multiple times before leaving our accommodations and there was nothing about a change in the meeting location. Once we heard back from Jose he was helpful in getting us to the correct location to join the group. But we missed the first 40 minutes of the tour. Jose told us this has happened multiple times before and it wasn’t our fault. Very disappointing that Viator and/or the vendor aren’t doing a good job of keeping their customers informed of the correct meeting location.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hello Bryan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry for the confusion at the start of your tour and that you missed part of the experience. We understand how frustrating that must have been. We’ll make sure your comments are taken into account so future guests have a smoother start, and we really appreciate your kind words about Jose’s help once you connected with the group. We hope the rest of your evening was enjoyable, and that we’ll have the chance to welcome you again for a full experience next time. Best regards,

The best paella I’ve ever tried

Mayra_R, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Mayra, Thanks for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cooking class and left with some tasty new recipes to try at home! We’d love to have you back in Malaga for more foodie adventures. Best wishes,

Cooking Paella in Malaga

Junia_I, Sep 2025

Visiting the market and then making (and eating!) our paella was an awesome experience! Alba was a fantastic teacher and Jose was a great guide in the market. They made the experience even more special.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Junia, We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the market visit and the cooking with Alba and Jose — they’ll be delighted to read your kind words. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for more culinary fun next time you’re in Malaga! All the best,

Great experience!

Janice_T, Sep 2025

An excellent experience with a helpful and knowledgable guide and an excellent chef. The group enjoyed each others company particularly when the knives went away One disappointment, we were promised the recipe for the dishes we made but these never arrived despite making a further request

Don't miss this amazing experience...

Joyce_R, May 2025

This experience was outstanding. Jose was a great host and full of enthusiasm. Best Paella I have ever tasted but of course I would say that as it was cooked by me but all credit goes to the amazing chef who used first class ingredients to help me make it.

Wonderful Experience

Marcia_R, May 2025

Walking through the incredible market was so interesting, and our guide, Anais, stopped ofteni to answer questions and offer explanations. From there, she led us on the short (about 10 minute) walk to the cooking class, which was fantastic. Anais was knowledgeable, articulate, and friendly. She shared so much information about the area and the food, even before the class. Our chef (sorry, I’ve forgotten her name) was also terrific and gave us a wonderful cooking experience. We did some prep and then Anais led us in an olive oil tasting. She also supported us in all aspects of the class. We worked in pairs as Chef gave clear directions and came around to assist. She made it fun and easy, and then we sat down to eat our individual paellas, along with homemade sangria. There was a non-alcohol option as well. We were even treated to a special surprise dessert. We enjoyed interacting with others while cooking and eating. Chef and Anais created a warm and friendly atmosphere; we found the entire experience to be delightful and would definitely do it again. Thanks so much to Anais and our chef!

So fun! The guide taught...

Cailin_N, May 2025

So fun! The guide taught us all about food in Spain! She also gave recommendation on new foods to try!

Paella cooking class in Malaga

Gretchen_H, Mar 2025

This class- tour was so fun and a must do in Malaga! Jose was our guide and Alba the Chef. Both were great! Jose was friendly and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour of the market in Malaga with a local. Alba had everything prepped and ready and instructed our group very carefully on how to cook paella, churros and Sangria. The facility was very clean and modern. It was a lovely time meeting and talking with others from around the world.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a fun and delicious experience with Jose and Alba — they make a great team. It’s always special when guests from around the world come together to share food and stories! Muchas gracias, y ¡hasta la próxima!

Great experience

lubna_c, Feb 2025

What a great experience in Malaga. The cooking class was fun and joyful. The tour guide, Elise, was excellent and took us through the history of the market

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Lubna_c, Sounds like an amazing time in Malaga! Elise always makes the market tour engaging, and the cooking class is such a great way to dive into local flavors. Glad you enjoyed the experience! Best wishes!

A must-do activity in Malaga

Steven_K, Nov 2024

Everything you are reading in the reviews about the paella cooking class is true. Fantastic experience. Fun, educational and entertaining. We had a blast!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much, Steven! We're really glad you had a good time on the cooking class. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes

Fun experience

Grace_M, Nov 2024

The class was fun! The set up for the class set up was perfect with room for all To cook and interact. We lived walking through the market too.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for the review, Grace! We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes!

Wonderful time

Carolyn_O, Oct 2024

Loved every minute of it. Was disappointed about the Food Market being closed for the holiday but they made up for it with delicious food. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello Carolyn, It's always so nice for us to read that people had a good time in our cooking classes. Thanks for sharing your experience with other travellers!

Visit to Marcado Centro...

Angela_B, Sep 2024

Visit to Marcado Centro was great! Learned how to make Sangria, gazpacho and seafood paella. The whole experience was a lot of fun!!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi Angela, we're so glad to read you enjoyed the experience! We hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Málaga! Gracias!

Great cooking wxperience

Laura_S, Sep 2024

Anaïs and the chef were top rate. We had the best time making delicious food and meeting really nice people from several countries! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi Laura, Thank you for joining us on the Paella Cooking class! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Anaïs and the chef. See you on your nest trip to Malaga!

100/10 Experience

Beth_G, Aug 2024

Fantastic tour, Javier was so knowledgeable and welcoming to the group. We had so much fun and enjoyed learning about the history of Malaga and the market. He took the time to chat with everyone and make connections outside of the tour. The class was also amazing and we had so much fun doing it and can’t wait to try the recipient at home. Can not recommend this tour enough and will be recommending it to friends back home.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Beth, Thank you so much for your kind review! It’s great to hear that you had such a fun time with Javier and that you enjoyed both the tour and the class. We’re glad to know you’re excited to try the recipe at home, and we really appreciate you recommending us to your friends! Best wishes!

Now you can cook it at home

mandypearce05, Aug 2024

Anals and Chef were fantastic, good info and visit to local market. A superb modern kitchen with great guidance in preparing Sangria, gazpacho and paella, thankyou

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi mandy, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Anaïs and the chef on this experience. Thank you for the recommendations. See you on your next visit to Malaga!

A must for food lovers

Anna_S, Jun 2024

Javi was so knowledgeable and fun. The class gave us delicious food and drinks. Javi even went out of his way to make sure I had gluten free bread. I'm so grateful.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Hi Anna, Thank you for joining our Cooking Class. Javi is indeed a great guide and we are so lucky to have him! We really appreciate your review. Thank you!

Engaging and tasty!

Karen_S, Jun 2024

Our tour started with a visit to the market while learning about Malaga's history. We then enjoyed a wonderful time making not only paella, but also gazpacho and sangria. Our host, Fernando, was engaging and knowledgeable about both the food and history. Our group consisted of a 3 generation family, retired singles, and couples. A great experience for all!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Hi Karen, We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Fernando! Thanks for the review, and we hope to see you soon on your next trip to Andalucía! All the best,

Sangria, Gazpacho and Paella from scratch. Tasted 3 olive oils. Lillian was a great guide!

Barbara_P, Apr 2024

Eating the Paella. Drinking wine. Learning about the region. Cooking techniques. Meeting new people.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Barbara, thanks for the review -this is really what our cooking classes are about :). Cheers!

Great day for a group experience

Jessica_L, Apr 2024

Amazing time with Anas and Fernando doing this class. Spent the weekend in Malaga for a Hen Weekend, 10 of us did this market tour and class and they both made it a really fun, enjoyable and relaxed environment. Lots of great food, wine and sangria and learned a lot as well. The tour before hand was a great way to see the market and picked up some bits to bring home. Would definitely recommend this experience

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi Jessica, we are so glad to read that you enjoyed the Paella Cooking Class. We strive to create a friendly and relaxed environment, and make sure everyone has a good time. Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We hope to see you soon on your next trip to Malaga. All the best,

A must do if you go to Malaga 😎

Jennifer_T, Apr 2024

Great guided tour round the market and we really enjoyed learning how to cook and eat paella correctly 😋

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jennifer! We hope to see you again soon on your next trip in Málaga!

Great day, great food!

Beth_M, Apr 2024

Really great experience! The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Malaga and its history, and the Chef was brilliant.

Response from Host, May 2024

Hello Beth, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed the whole experience! We hope to welcome you back soon in Malaga, Seville or Granada. All the best,

Paella and so much more

epete_e, Feb 2024

This class not only provided a historical overview of Malaga, and it's food, it also provided a chance for those of us in the class to connect and share our travel and experiences with each other. All of the food was great and the personal interactions were the icing on the cake.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi espete_e, Thank you for joining us for the Paella Cooking Class! We do our best to give an insight of the local food and culture and we are happy you enjoyed it! We hope to take you on another experience during your next visit to Malaga. All the best,

What an amazing experience. The...

Susan J, Mar 2018

What an amazing experience. The Paella class was one of the highlights of our trip to Malaga. It was held in a beautifully appointed kitchen with plenty of room for all of us to cook. There were about 16 students, our teacher, Ampora, and her assistant Felipe. Ampora doesn't speak English and Felipe translated but that didn't keep her from communicating with us. Her love of cooking and knowledge was apparent throughout. The paella was easy to make and we were given lots of tips to make ours at home turn out. We also made gazpacho, which was also delicious. After creating our masterpieces one paella per two students, we sat down to eat and had a wonderful local white wine to go with it. We also munched on local almonds, roasted and salted, and local olives. This is definitely something to experience while in Malaga. We really loved it!

This class was fantastic! Felipe...

jcalautti, Aug 2017

This class was fantastic! Felipe our guide was extremely knowledgeable, informative and patient with a very good grasp of the English language. Ampara, the chef was also very nice, a master of her craft and great with my ten year old son, trying and succeeding in keeping him interested. The end result, our delicious paella was even better than I was expecting and I can't wait to get back home to try and recreate our masterpiece for family and friends. I would not hesitate, in fact I strongly encourage anyone spending a few days in Malaga to enrol in this course.

This class was a highlight of our...

Carrie S, Jul 2017

This class was a highlight of our trip to Spain! My girls and I had a fabulous time! Our guide Felipe was excellent, and the Spanish chef who worked with us was wonderful! My girls are vegan, and the chef tailored their paella to their vegan diet. We also made gazpacho together. The time at the market was fun, too.

De moeite

Sander_W, Jul 2024

Chef Javier geeft naast de zalige workshop ook nog goeie tips voor eet bestemmingen in Malaga. Zou het zeker aanraden.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hallo Sander, Bedankt voor je fijne review! We zijn blij te horen dat je genoten hebt van de workshop met chef Javier en dat zijn tips voor eetplekjes in Málaga nuttig waren. We waarderen je aanbeveling en hopen je snel weer te zien! Beste groeten!