Learn to cook authentic paella in Valencia! Paella was born in Valencia—and there’s no better place to master this iconic dish than right here, with locals who’ve grown up with it. At Tours Valencia, we offer two distinctive Paella Cooking Classes that go far beyond recipes. With small-group settings, passionate hosts, and charming locations, each class is a personal invitation into the real Valencian lifestyle.
Option 1: Paella Cooking Class with Ruzafa Market visit
Why just taste paella when you can create it—guided by a friendly local in the vibrant heart of Ruzafa? This immersive, 3-hour class begins with a visit to a bustling neighborhood market, where you’ll choose fresh, seasonal ingredients while hearing stories from your guide that bring the city to life.
Back at our cozy kitchen studio, located just steps from Valencia’s most colorful streets, you’ll sip a local aperitif, enjoy some tapas, and dive into the rich tradition of cooking Paella Valenciana. The setting is relaxed and intimate—ideal for asking questions, making new connections, and experiencing Valencia like a local.
Details
- Activity: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit
- Group Size: 1 to 26 people
- Duration: ~3 hours
- From: €95
- Location: Warm, inviting kitchen space on the edge of Ruzafa
- Languages: English-speaking host
- Schedule: Multiple time slots available
Includes
- Market visit with local insights (morning classes only)
- Hands-on cooking class with a local chef
- Aperitif + drinks
- Fresh Valencian salad, paella, traditional dessert
- Coffee or Mistela (a fragrant Valencian wine)
Option 2: Paella Cooking Class in typical Valencian orchard
The cooking class takes place in the garden of a beautiful estate located just on the edge of the city, right next to Burjassot metro station. Set within a charming orchard (known locally as “la huerta”), this 19th-century villa is easy to reach by metro, taxi, or even by bike (it’s about a 25-minute ride from our store in Ruzafa).
Together with a warm-hearted Valencian chef, you’ll prepare an authentic paella using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. This experience blends tradition with a touch of surprise: you’re not just cooking, you’re sharing stories, sipping sangria, and feeling part of something local and real.
Details
- Activity: Paella Cooking Class in Garden Villa
- Group Size: 1 to 100 people (minimum of 20 for private sessions)
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- From: €95
- Location: Just outside the city, near Burjassot metro, surrounded by the “huerta”
- Languages: English-speaking chef
- Schedule: Flexible timing
Includes
- Paella workshop in English
- A Valencian chef who guides and supervises the cooking
- Sangria and aperitifs during the workshop
- Traditional Valencian menu served at the table (3 starters + paella + dessert) with drinks, bread, and coffee
- Chef’s hats for everyone
Want to dive deeper into Valencian Cuisine?
- Our Authentic Food Tour uncovers hidden gems and unexpected flavors in the city’s old quarters—perfect for foodies looking to explore beyond the usual.
- Prefer to relax while someone else does the cooking? On our Albufera Tour, enjoy a chef-prepared paella surrounded by natural beauty.
How to book a Paella Cooking Class?
E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
Phone (also WhatsApp): +34 613 281 461
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