Where to Eat: The 13 Best Paella Cooking Classes in Valencia

1.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Meet Jose and Ana near San Valero Parish, walk through Ruzafa Market, then cook chicken-and-rabbit paella in a small group. You will mix sangria, share tapas, and help prepare lunch before sitting down with salad, wine, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee. The class is hands-on, social, and offered in English.

“Anna, the chef/instructor was cheerful, attentive and knowledgeable. She was well organized and did a great job of explaining how to prepare everything. We had a fun time and learned a lot, and enjoyed the meal at the end.”

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2.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet guide and chef at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients in Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José, Cristina, and Valentín lead a hands-on seafood paella and sangria class with tapas, local wine, salad, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“This cooking class was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Spain. Guillermo (?) led our market visit, and Jose and Christine were the fantastic chefs who taught our class. They are absolute stars! We opted for the seafood paella option, and all the participants had a chance to prepare the ingredients and cook. Jose gave great instructions and lots of useful tips, and Christine showed us how to make delicious sangria. They had a great rapport and really seemed to enjoy teaching. We enjoyed meeting the other participants, and there was great conversation and a lot of laughter. We highly recommend this class!!”

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3.Evening Guided Paella Workshop, Tapas, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 326 reviews · 3 hours · from $77Best value

Spend three hours with English-speaking Valencian cooks such as Ana, José, Cristina, or Guillermo, depending on the session. Start with tapas and a sangria workshop, then help prepare either chicken and rabbit paella or seafood paella with salmorreta. Finish with wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela in a friendly shared meal.

“Absolutely fantastic evening! Anna was just fabulous and we had a really great time. From the moment we arrived we felt very well looked after and And was so knowledgeable, with a great character! We were a small group and thoroughly enjoyed the tapas, the sangria, learning all about the paella and having a lot of fun along the way! I would highly recommend, don't hesitate, book today!”

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4.Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

At My First Paella in Valencia, you’ll mix sangria, eat tapas, and help prepare Valencian paella with chicken, rabbit, and vegetables. Instructors such as Jose, Ana, Guillermo, and Lilli bring humor and practical tips to the kitchen. The evening ends with paella, salad, wine, fruit, Valencian cake, sweet wine, 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.”

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5.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Meet Anna, José, Guillermo, Christina, or another local chef at San Valero Church, then visit Ruzafa Market before cooking paella in a hands-on class. You will make either meat and vegetable or seafood paella, learn the secret of socarrat, prepare sangria, and share tapas, wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“Magnificco! What more can you say, the knowledge, passion and friendliness of the staff made this. At the end it was like a family meal with people we’d only just met. We honeymooned here 20 years ago and it was a perfect activity to celebrate the Valèncian life.”

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6.Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet at San Valero Parish for a guided visit to Ruzafa Market, then walk to a cooking kitchen for sangria, tapas, and hands-on vegan paella. Guides including Guillermo, Cristina, Anna, Jordie, and Marie are praised for making the class warm and inclusive. The 3.5-hour experience ends with wine, dessert, and coffee.

“The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. This was a wonderful experience. Best cooking class I've had.”

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7.Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet Michelin-trained local chef José at IVAM, walk with him through the old town, then cook sangria, tapas, and paella in his home. You’ll eat what you prepare, try horchata mousse and cremaet, and leave with José’s recipe booklet. The private class runs about three hours and is offered in English.

“Loved our experience with Jose’! He is an exceptional chef and a great instructor. We made sangria, tapas, and a delicious paella. So much fun and the time flew by. He gave us his recipes and we can’t wait to try them on our own.”

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8.Any Day is Sunday: Paella Cooking Class with Tapas and Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join Chef José in Valencia for a small-group, hands-on cooking class built around Sunday paella traditions. You’ll prepare sangria, tapas, and Valencian paella, hear stories about rice and local food, then finish with horchata mousse and a farton. The three-hour class runs in English and includes recipes and local tips.

“The “Any Day is Sunday” is a must ! The host was a total professional / detailed history on the foods you are making, his creativity and engagement was amazing. Extremely cozy location , home/family style cooking. The experience is unrished. Jose really allows you to enjoy the experience! If it’s available , book it !!”

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9.Paella Cooking Class with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Join Robert at Centro Semilla for a four-hour, hands-on Valencian paella class on a sunny terrace. You will cook from scratch, hear stories about Valencia, and share tapas, local wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, dessert, and plenty of conversation. The class is limited to six people and is taught in English, Dutch, or French.

“It was a fantastic experience at Robert's home, which immediately put us at ease. Not only did we learn about Valencian food culture, but also about the history of the city. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a fun, spontaneous and original experience!”

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10.Valencian Paella class with welcome drinks and tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $82

At Academia Valencia Gourmet, you join experienced local cooks such as Jorge, Cristina, Krystyna, or Christian for a hands-on Valencian cooking class. Prepare paella and tortilla de patata, enjoy welcome drinks, tapas, wine, and your finished meal, then take home a diploma and recipes to practice.

“Increíble experiencia!! Jorge y Cristina fueron increíbles, celebramos el cumpleaños de mi esposo junto a nuestra familia, fue una experiencia increíble y lo mejor es que comimos delicioso”

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11.Private Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in a Local Chef’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $97

Meet José at the IVAM Museum for a short cultural walk to his home kitchen. In this private 3.5-hour class, you’ll prepare two tapas, choose one of four paellas, mix sangria or Agua de Valencia, and finish with dessert, cremaet, and a rice cream shot.

“Authentic experience with passionate and knowledgeable chef. Jose welcomed us into his home kitchen to teach the art of making a delightful meal from start to finish: Sangria, tapas, paella and more. Wonderful conversation, food and a time we will always treasure.”

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12.Tapas & Paella Experience | 3 Local places | Meet Travelers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Start near La Lonja at 12:45 pm for a small-group food walk led by guides such as Daniela, Angel, Danielle, or Sonia. Visit two traditional tapas bars, then share Paella Valenciana at a third restaurant. Five tapas, dessert, coffee, and three drinks are included.

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13.Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $101

Follow an English-speaking guide from Plaza de Manises to the Silk Exchange, Mercado Central, Valencia Cathedral, and other old-town sights. Taste a tostada, seasonal pastries, tapas, and Valencian paella. Food is included, drinks are not. The tour is wheelchair accessible, but not suitable for vegans or people with gluten intolerance.

“The pace of the tour was perfect, a couple of hours spent learning and tasting delicious food. The tour guide was an excellent one, who knows his city very well. The grand final with the most delicious paella ever is a must. This tour definitely worth the price, absolutely recommended!”

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