Top 4 Cooking Classes in Valencia

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Meet at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a four-hour Sea Saffron experience led by paella chefs such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, or Juan. Visit Central Market when scheduling allows, select ingredients, then cook paella in a small group while tasting tapas, cava, and Spanish wines. You finish by eating the meal you prepared.

“Excellent cooking experience - Victor was an amazing instructor! Five star all the way! The cooking venue was well appointed, also great wine tasting (many glasses heavy pour - excellent selection of Spanish wines) and delicious appetizers! Would highly recommend this experience.”

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

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

Meet Jose, Anna, or another local instructor at San Valero Parish, visit Ruzafa Market for paella ingredients, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria-making, and hands-on Valencian paella. The chicken-and-rabbit paella is cooked as a group, then served with wine, salad, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee.

“Great hosts Jose and Anna! Very inclusive Lots of laughs and alcohol! Lol Nice to meet other travellers from around the world!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, shop for ingredients at Central Market on morning Monday to Saturday sessions, then cook paella at your own station with guides such as Daniel, Reyes, or Victor. Enjoy tapas, wine pairings, dessert, and your finished dish. Evening and Sunday sessions skip the market and last three hours.

“this activity was wonderful! Great activity with lovely wine and tapas. the paella came out great!”

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4.Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Best value

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a comfortable Boramar catamaran off Valencia, with coastal views, chicken paella, salad, fruit, and one drink. The crew, including hosts such as Ulysses and Javi, serves lunch before a sea swim near Port Saplaya. Expect music, a casual deck setting, and a short to moderate swim stop, weather permitting.

“Fantastic Paella, fantastic weather and Ulysses and the Team were fantastic hosts. We had a great time. I highly recommend”

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