VALENCIA · COOKING CLASSES
The classes worth booking.
The 13 valencia cooking classes travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, where the kitchen is, whether the market walk is included, how many hours at the stove, and what a seat at the counter costs.
Shop Valencia’s Mercat Central, cook authentic Valencian paella with a live instructor, then enjoy wine, tapas, and lunch.
Most Popular“The attention and direction from Victor and Belen were super. We sampled several wines and tapas and finished with the seafood paella we made and a dessert. Everything was yummy and a fun experience.”
Hands-on Valencian paella class in a small group with a Ruzafa market stop, tapas, and a sangria workshop, plus wine and dessert.
“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 tradition of paella.”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, cook traditional paella with an English-speaking chef, then eat your results with tapas and wine near Plaza de la Virgen.
“Victor was fantastic from start to finish. He arrived on time, explained every step clearly, and made the whole cooking process fun and exciting. His passion really showed, and he made sure everyone was involved, supported, and progressing at the same pace. A big thank you as well to Isabel, who was incredibly helpful, attentive,…”
Shop Ruzafa market, learn seafood paella and sangria with a small team, then eat a full Valencian meal with drinks in 3.5 hours.
“This paella making class was so much fun! We had the best time learning how to make sangria and paella. The chef was very energetic and got everyone involved. We all had a great time drinking sangria, taking shots, and finally eating the paella we cooked! I would highly recommend for a great experience!”
Evening Valencia paella cooking class with tapas and sangria. Cook authentic paella, then eat it with wine, fruit, cake, and coffee.
“We had a wonderful time!! Jose and Valentin were fantastic hosts and teachers! A great way to meet people and eat delicious food.”
Hand-on Valencian paella with a local market visit in Ruzafa, tapas, bottomless sangria, and socarrat tips. English guide, 3.5 hours.
“I enjoyed the staff and my fellow attendees. Everyone was happy, having fun, and we all prepared this very tasty meal! Thanks to all my kids and I had a wonderful time!”
Hands-on Valencian paella in an orange-grove farmhouse near Albufera, with tapas, wine, and small-group cooking time.
“The pick up point was easy to find (we walked from the cruise ship). The kitchen in the orange grove was stunning. We all had the best time. It was a highlight of our trip. We would definitely recommend.”
Cook a vegetarian/vegan paella in Valencia, starting at Mercado de Ruzafa with tapas and a sangria workshop.
“The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. This was a wonderful experience. Best cooking class I've had.”
Cook Valencian paella, tapas, and sangria in Chef José’s home near Valencia’s old town, with take-home recipes and classic cremaet coffee.
“It was the best experience we had on our trip! We spent 4 hours with José in the comfort of his own home sharing his passion of many types food from Valencia, his cooking techniques and many fascinating stories about Spain and how food is such an important part of the culture. His dishes were…”
Cook seafood paella in Valencia with a local chef, fresh market ingredients, sangria, starters, and dessert in a small group dinner class.
“This is well worth your time and money! Chef Pepe made this cooking class, a fun family like event. It feels like you’re cooking with close family members even though they are strangers. Chef Pepe makes everyone feel comfortable, and at ease It doesn’t matter what your cooking skills are as everyone gets to participate…”
Cook authentic Valencian paella in a small-group home class with sangria, tapas, and orxata mousse, plus recipes to take home.
“Chef Jose was exceptional in guiding us through the proper steps in making an authentic Valencian paella. He was patient and encouraging as my sixteen year old son cooked paella for the first time while we participated in getting the main ingredients ready for the meal. We were treated to the chef personally creating two…”
Chef-led Valencian paella class in central Valencia with hands-on cooking, sangria, tapas, and a 3-course dinner.
“Great experience, thank you Antonio you were amazing😘”
Learn Valencian paella on a sunlit terrace with tapas and unlimited drinks. Small group, 4 hours, and a personal chef host.
“We had a fabulous time with our paella chef, Robert. It was a very personal and intimate experience with just our family. He prefers the small group experience so everyone can easily participate and ask questions. He shared pictures and the recipe with us after the activity. The paella was delicious and we will make…”