Cook & Savor Authentic Paella with a Michelin-Trained Chef in Valencia! From 2 to 5 ppl, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Valencia - b63c5af85328bc8fc255801272a3a138
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Cook & Savor Authentic Paella with a Michelin-Trained Chef in Valencia! From 2 to 5 ppl, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • 3 hours
  • Cooking Classes
  • Valencia
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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
  • Cooking class
  • Recipe book

What you can expect

Cook & Savor Authentic Paella with a Michelin-Trained Chef in Valencia! From 2 to 5 ppl, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Valencia - b63c5af85328bc8fc255801272a3a138

Step into the world of authentic Valencian cuisine with José Rodríguez, a Michelin-trained chef passionate about sharing his culinary heritage. This fully private and personalized cooking class takes you on a journey through tradition and innovation, where you'll learn to craft iconic Spanish dishes with a modern twist.

Start with a short walk together before arriving at José’s home kitchen, where you’ll enjoy a welcome cocktail—choose between his special Sangria or the famous Agua de Valencia. Then, dive into a hands-on cooking experience tailored to your tastes. Select from a variety of traditional tapas, master the art of paella (including the authentic Valencian version), and finish with a classic dessert. You’ll even get a taste of Cremaet, the famous flambéed Valencian coffee.

To make the experience even more special, you'll take home a personalized recipe book with detailed instructions and insider tips from the chef himself. Whether you're a passionate foodie or a casual traveler, this immersive class will leave you with unforgettable flavors and new cooking skills to impress at home!

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.

  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. Tapa

    Iberian Ham, Octopus or Escalivada
  5. Cold soup

    Gazpacho, Ajoblanco or Salmorejo
  6. 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
  7. Dessert

    Torrija with clementine cream or Orxata mousse with chocolate chips
  8. Coffee

    Valencian Style Coffee, Cremaet
  9. 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.

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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

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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!
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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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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
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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 !!
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!

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More about me

My name is Jose Rodriguez, I was born in Valencia, I'm 38 years old and 15 years ago I started working in a kitchen in London until today, working in Michelin-starred restaurants, traditional restaurants, gastronomic venues, luxury hotels, etc.

For the past year, I have been offering these types of experiences for travelers in my home kitchen, creating a warm and familiar atmosphere as if it were a gathering of friends, where I combine my passions: cooking, history, and culture.

I love sharing stories through food and creating memories around a table.

€80per person
Kids join for free