Top Valencia Food & Drink Classes

Valencia is the unquestioned home of paella. Master the art of the classic Valencian paella—made with chicken and rabbit, not seafood—during this small-group paella cooking class. Browse the Ruzafa Market alongside Spanish chefs. Then, learn to make sangria as you enjoy some welcome tapas bites before settling down to craft Spain’s signature dish. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labor with salad, wine, fruit, cake, and coffee.

Surely you have heard the traditional "Paella Valenciana" many times, however, I suppose you have not had the opportunity to delve into a real kitchen and learn the secrets of this traditional and famous dish from expert chefs. Do you want to discover the most traditional recipes of Spanish and Valencian cuisine? If the answer is yes, come with us. We are a school with more than 12 years of experience, and from the first day we opened our doors we have made a strong commitment to gastronomic tourism. For us it is exciting and very enriching to be able to transfer a piece of Mediterranean gastronomy to any corner of the world. We have chefs who are fluent in different languages, so there is no barrier and you can easily discover the most authentic dishes while having a great time, we warn you that there will be plenty of laughter!

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Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.

We are a group of expert paella cooks with more than 20 years of experience running the main rice restaurants on the coast who have come together to transfer our knowledge to all those who visit our beautiful city.

During the class, Chefs Leandro and Costanza will teach you the secrets of making the perfect paella, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques. As you cook, you will enjoy stunning views of Valencia from the terrace, soaking up the sun and fresh air. The hosts will provide guidance and tips throughout the class, ensuring that you leave with the skills to recreate the dishes at home. After cooking, you will sit down to savor your creations, accompanied by a glass of refreshing sangría. The evening will end with a delicious serving of creamy Catalan cream, a sweet treat to round off the meal. Why we love this experience: • Welcome with a glass of Sangria • The hosts are professional chefs • Outdoor terrace in the center of Valencia • Hands-on cooking class

Immerse yourself in Spanish cuisine and learn the secrets behind one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in a cooking class in Valencia. Learn to make sangria to enjoy with tapas. Afterwards, a team will teach you how to make traditional Valencian Paella, which you will enjoy afterwards, along with dessert and wine.

Learn how to cook Valencia’s most prized cuisine: paella. Led by a group of native Valencian cooks, you’ll shop at the market for all the necessary ingredients while learning about the origins of paella and its importance to the city. You’ll be guided step-by-step in preparing your paella, and then enjoy eating it along with other Spanish tapas.

Take your experience with paella in Valencia to the next level with this shared paella cooking class. In a social atmosphere learn from a local chef as they teach you the ins and outs of making authentic “paella Valenciana”. As you make your own under supervision and guidance, enjoy Mediterranean snacks and sangria to tide you over until it’s time to eat your creation.

This experience transports travelers to the heart of Sunday gatherings in Valencia, capturing the spirit of tradition and conviviality. From the creative sangria and appetizers to the authentic preparation of Valencian paella with traditional ingredients, every element is carefully crafted to provide an immersive and authentic culinary journey. The captivating storytelling about the history of rice in Valencia adds an extra layer of depth and cultural appreciation. Combined with the delightful horchata mousse, this experience offers a truly unique and memorable exploration of Valencian cuisine and traditions.

It is said the best way to get the measure of a place is to spend time with local people, but meeting and greeting strangers on foreign shores isn’t always easy. During this afternoon or evening Valencian cooking experience, you will be warmly welcomed by your host Jose, a passionate Valencian chef trained at Michelin-starred restaurants into his home. After a refreshing sangria, learn to cook an authentic Valencian meal that includes tapas, a main and and dessert. Savor the home-cooked meal of traditional Valencian dishes as you learn about Valencian culture and food traditions from your host.

Skip the usual night out at the bar (or wine bar) with this private wine-tasting experience with a professional sommelier. Meet in a top venue in the heart of Valencia, warm up with an aperitif, and taste five artisanal Spanish wines, learning about each in detail as you drink. Pair the wine with typical Spanish tapas.

Skip the fussy restaurant scene for this paella cooking workshop in a farmhouse with an organic garden. Along with your small-group and host, a tour guide and sommelier, learn how to prepare traditional paella over a wood-burning fire. Your meal consists of a starter of cold cuts and cheeses, salad from the garden, the paella, and a dessert of fruit from the garden.

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make sangria, a popular Iberian beverage made with wine, spirits and chopped fruit and Suzie's family recipe for patatas bravas, a Spanish tapa or small plate. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a Spanish native! • Learn to make traditional sangria and patatas bravas • Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Spanish native • Introduction to Spain's culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Valencia, Spain (GMT +2) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences • Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of Spain!

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Suzie's family recipe for Spanish Tapas, two of Spain's most popular small plates. You will also learn to make Tinto de Verano, an easy, wine-based Spanish cocktail. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a Spanish native! • Learn to make traditional Spanish gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas • Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Spanish native • Introduction to Spain's culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Valencia, Spain (GMT +2) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences • Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of Spain!

Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Utiel-Requena, where you'll wander among lush vineyards before arriving at a charming family cheese factory. Here, you'll craft your own cheese and indulge in a delightful tasting paired with local white wine. As an added treat, you'll explore a rustic winery nestled amidst picturesque scenery, unlocking the secrets of Valencia's finest wines.

Johnny Madge is the only British International Olive Oil Competition Judge. His approach is based on expertise but, most of all, his approach is to make the atmosphere as relaxed and friendly as possible. People come away from our tours feeling they were guests not clients and that is just what Johnny wants. You see the trees where the oil has been coming from for over a thousand years; you see a mill from 1606 where you see the fascinating process of making oil in the old days and then you visit one of Spain's greatest oil producers so as to see how he makes oil and then learn how to taste the different oils and then, finally, be amazed to taste how each oil, just like wine, pairs beautifully with delicious different ingredients. All of this is washed down with excellent local wine.

Savoring, observing and participating in the preparation of an authentic traditional Valencian paella is not available to everyone, especially for tourists who come to visit our beautiful city and its incredible surroundings. Making a traditional paella requires, apart from being cooked with traditional ingredients, cooking it with a natural orange fire, as our ancestors did and which provides such a special and outstanding flavor to this world-famous Valencian dish. a task that requires special attention and mastery, all done with a lot of passion and that few hosts offer. All in a natural environment with stunning views of the Valencian orchards in a relaxed atmosphere This service is for a small number of people, maximum 4 people, it is a personalized service and not a mass service, feel like a special guest and enjoy our hospitality and the calm that this natural environment near Valencia offers.

At the church's Hoya Cheese Factory, we offer you the experience of a workshop to make a fresh cheese with goat's milk in a traditional way with your own hands. Next, we will enjoy a guided tasting of delicious cheeses along with a selection of cave-aged cheeses. The experience will take place in one of its 3 caves. All of them maintain a temperature of between 12 and 15 degrees constant all year round, with a humidity of around 90%. The duration of the workshop with tasting will be approximately 1.5 hours, 45 minutes corresponding to the production workshop, and 45 minutes to the guided tasting. We continue along our gastronomic route with delicious food in a traditional restaurant.