15 Best Valencia Paella Cooking Classes

“Meaghan offered an informative , fun and upbeat experience for all. She provided historical in along the way in our trek to and through the Mercado Central and offered helpful input and guidance throughout the cooking class experience. She was attentive, informative, fun and not…”

“Go with an empty stomach - tapas, paella and dessert is plenty to eat! Fun experience with knowledgeable hosts. Recipes on their website are worthwhile - will try at home.”

“Excellent! The cooking, eating, drinking, and atmosphere were all great.”

“It was a lot of fun!! Music and drinks were cheap and flowing. It wasn’t much swimming. Especially because you swim right after you eat so you kind of don’t want to be in the water much. I wish it was longer so we could…”

“Amazing time helping to prepare a traditional paella and two other dishes. Even better eating it all afterwards!”

“What an excellent day. Because of the tragic events in Valencia our numbers were fewer than normal. We met outside the Russafa market, went inside to collect the ingredients required. Off to the kitchens where we were greeted with freshly made Sangria followed by tapas.…”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the activity. It was well organised and a great way to meet other travellers. We were treated to plenty of food and drink throughout the duration. We started with sangria and various tapas (mussels, patatas bravas, cheese) before beginning and we were…”

“Great time. Fun and informative. Anna and Mariana were great hosts and teachers. Would do it again with them.”

“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!”

“We had a wonderful time with our chef, exploring the market and making paella! He was friendly and very funny and very informative. We met lots of nice people and the food was honestly so delicious!”

“This paella cooking class was incredible from start to finish! Rafa & Julietta were kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing traditional Valencian cooking techniques. We learned so much—not just about making paella, but also about the culture and history behind the dish. The ingredients were…”

“A must place to Visit when u r in Valencia... Guide is awesome...”

“The entire experience was wonderful! Visiting the market and then cooking the entire paella from scratch made me feel confident that I could do it again on my own! Very organized and detailed.”

“Jose was fantastic and made the experience so fun for me and my 3 friends! The sangria he taught us to make was the best we had in Valencia!”

“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…”