Authentic Paella cooking class with a Michelin-Trained Chef

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Join Michelin-trained Valencian chef José for a fully private and personalized paella masterclass! Learn the secrets of authentic paella in five steps, tailor it to your taste, and savor both a traditional and a creative menu. A hands-on culinary experience you won’t forget!

Destination

Valencia, Spain

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

3 hours

Cuisine

Spanish

Available languages

English, Español

Included

• Private guide
• Meals
• Equipment
• Cooking class
• Recipe book

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Jose.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately C/ de Guillem de Castro to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Appetizer

   Vermouth with Gilda spherification

4. Dessert

   Orxata mousse with chocolate chips

5. Main Dish

   Valencian Paella, Senyoret Rice (Seafood Paella), Fideua with duck and Asparragus, Meloso Rice with Lobster and the vegetarian version of all of them

6. Coffee

   Valencian Style Coffee, Cremaet

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Debbie

7 May 2025

There were 5 in our group, 4 love cooking, the other loves eating. We all had a fabulous time. Jose was warm, welcoming and a generous host and so knowledgeable about cooking, València and the region. We learned so much and enjoyed fabulous food and local drinks. We may not be able to eat Paella or drink sangria in a restaurant again as it can’t match Jose’s! This was definitely the highlight of our trip! Amazing Experience!

Anna🇮🇸 Iceland

30 May 2025

We are very happy with the experience with Jose. It was lovely to meet and take a walk through his neighborhood to his home together. A great way to start. When at Jose’s place, we were ready for action. But the whole experience was truly Spanish - relaxed, with no rush, no stress. Some dishes were prepared ahead of time, others we made together from scratch. It was a perfect combo of cooking, tasting, chatting, learning, and laughing. We were a family of three visiting Jose, with a six-year-old daughter. Jose did a great job engaging her as well. She got into the flow and wanted to help more and more towards the end. Relaxed,entertaining, delicious experience

Jana_I

26 March 2025

Had an amazing experience, highly recommend it to anyone interested in cooking and eating great food! It was our first time doing a cooking class and we were deciding between this or a larger group class and I'm very glad we chose this. Jose went above and beyond to make a truly educational and fun experience, the food and drink was delicious and we learned more about Valencian culture in an afternoon with him than we did in our other 3 days in the city. Amazing experience, highly recommend!

Amy_B

13 March 2025

One of the best experiences we booked during our 16-day vacation through Spain and Portugal! My husband and I love to cook and entertain, so this is right up our alley… and with a Michelin trained chef made it so much more special. It is without a doubt that Jose loves what he does. Incredibly talented. The sangria, Galician octopus, paella… all incredibly delicious. He also taught us a little Valèncian history. Memorable 5 star experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lisa_H

22 February 2025

We arrived as strangers and left as extremely satiated friends. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative day. Jose is a master in the kitchen and a fabulous teacher, bringing the food and culture of Valencia to life. We could not recommend highly enough. Five fabulous stars

Patti

19 February 2025

This was the highlight of our trip to Spain! Jose is an amazing cook teacher and historian of Valencia culture . The food was soo yummy we got to learn how to make and participate in his awesome apartment . It was cozy fun and edu ! Hit all the marks and more!!!! A MUST do!!!!Intimate paella tapas sangria cooking class !!

Julia

5 February 2025

My husband and I always take cooking classes when traveling. Our day with Jose was fantastic, beginning to end. Jose is delightful and engaging, and the food and drink were delicious ... you probably won't find a better paella in Valencia than the one you'll make with Jose. And the rest of the meal is equally amazing, from cocktails to tapas to dessert. It truly felt like we were hanging out with a new friend, eating and drinking our way through the afternoon. An absolute must-do in Valencia!

John

11 January 2025

If you are looking for the best way to spend an afternoon or evening in Valencia, this is it! Jose will teach you about the history of the city, country and cuisine while making his signature Sangria (with a special twist). The tapas are superior in quality to any I found on the streets. The paella was a fun and interesting process to learn and turned out great! I highly recommend showing up on an empty stomach to fully enjoy the experience (go very light on breakfast/lunch or skip it entirely). Bonus: Jose sent us home with a special copy of his cookbook which included all of the recipes that we enjoyed during the meal to include his Sangria recipe! Bottom line: Best Sangria/Tapas/Paella I have had in my one month in Valencia and I highly recommend this experience!High Quality Authentic Local Experience

Kerry_S

4 January 2025

Jose is a delightful and skilled ambassador for Valencian culture and cuisine. Jose is a very engaging and friendly host. We loved the way he used his home environment to share his knowledge, professional chef expertise, local stories and fabulous recipes. We very much appreciated that he consulted with us many days before on our preferences for the menu, and ran the session with just the two of us. Enjoyable and informative

Tritia

31 December 2024

This was an an incredible experience! Jose met us at the museum and gave us a brief history of the area while we walked to his apartment. He was really smart and interested in sharing his passion for food and Valencia. We asked a gazillion questions and laughed a lot. Food was delicious. By far my favorite excusion experience. Worth it at twice the price.10 stars

Lesley_P

19 December 2024

Going to Jose's paella experience was a foodies delight. Learning culinary skills and tales of Valencian foods were all part of a wonderful taste and cooking experience. Jose puts together a wonderfully thoughtful menu, he takes you through everystep and at the end provides you with a printout booklet of all the recipes to try at home. A special foodie experience

DKGSafaris

19 December 2024

Jose's cooking class was AMAZING! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and a really good cook! We highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of it - it was truly a highlight of our trip to Spain!AMAZING!