Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

5.0
(64 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

You will be warmly welcomed by your host Jose, a passionate Valencian chef trained at Michelin-starred restaurants. Next, enter Jose's kitchen where you will learn to make a refreshing sangria. Your private Valencian cooking class involves learning to cook 3-4 dishes from scratch. You will prepare tapas, paella, and dessert.

Enjoy learning about Jose's secret tips and techniques involved in Valencian cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal together over delightful conversation! Leave with traditional recipes and memories that last a lifetime!

Please note:
For groups of 2-3, please book a lunch time experience, as dinner time experiences are available for groups of 4+.

Example Menu

Starter

Sangria

Starter

Tapas (choice of 2 out of 4):

Galician-style octopus, Iberian ham and tomato toast (pan tumaca), Salmorejo with tuna, corn toast with smoked sardines, cream cheese, and basil

Main

Paella

Traditional Valencian paella, arroz del senyoret (seafood paella), vegetarian paella (seasonal vegetables) or duck, mushroom, and asparagus paella

Dessert

Chufa de Horchata Mousse

A delightful mousse made from tiger nuts and topped with a Valencian pastry

Dessert

Cremaet, Valencian style rum and cinnamon infused coffee

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Private paella, sangria and tapas home cooking class
Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host, Jose, at the entrance of the IVAM (Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Address: C/ Guillem de Castro, 118, Valencia). As you walk a few minutes to his home, enjoy stories about the history of Valencia and the Turia River. Please note, Jose’s home is a second-floor walk-up.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Immerse yourself in a Valencian culinary experience in the home kitchen of local (and Michelin-star trained) chef José, located just steps away from Valencia's old town.

Meet Jose at IVAM and get a guided tour of the neighborhood as you walk 10 minutes to his home. Begin by learning an innovative molecular gastronomy technique followed by crafting a unique and refreshing sangria. Next, delve into the world of rice and paella (its history, culture, and tradition), learning the secrets and tricks that will not only help you master paella but also cook any dish you desire at home. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays in Valencia - Jose believes that every day is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencian paella! While your paella cooks, learn to make two tapas from scratch. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Jose at the dining table. Your meal concludes with a creamy mousse for dessert as well as cremaet, considered a Valencian must-try for coffee lovers! Leave with delicious memories and personal recipe book created by Jose with a selection of paellas, tapas, and typical drinks from Valencia and Spain.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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