Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Ruzafa Market Visit

Name: Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Ruzafa Market Visit
Brand: My First Paella
SKU: 102062P1
Price: 65.87 USD
Rating: 5.0 (564 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceValencia, Spain

Workshop Valencian Paella and Visit Ruzafa Market

3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Learn to make authentic paella alongside local chefs in a small group
Take home a skill that will last longer than most souvenirs
Visit a market, enjoy a sangria-making workshop, and so much more
Wine, sangria, mistela (fortified wine), salad, and dessert are included

Sample Menu

Starter

Tapas

Patatas bravas with sojanesa, Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese, Steamed mussels, Olives

Main

Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad

Dessert

Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Wine tasting
Sangría
Dessert
Tomato Salad
Soft drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Parròquia de Sant Valeri
Carrer del Pare Perera, 6, L'Eixample, 46006 València, Valencia, Spain
We will meet in Parroquia San Valero (in the stairs) at 11:00am Carrer del Pare Perera, 6 46006 Valencia

Start time

11:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Operated by My First Paella

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Angela_R

This was a terrific experience! Engaging, delicious, quality food, educational, funny, all around the best tour I have done. The chefs were a true delight with genuine heart and passion for cooking and Valencia history.

Reviews

5.0

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Paella with Friends

Cynthia_P, May 2024

Christina, Juan, and Anna were wonderful. We had so much fun at the market and the cooking facility. They were very concerned about making the paella according to tradition and guided everyone through the experience. Everyone participated and we made friends. Sangria and tapas were a nice addition.

I had a fantastic time. ...

Rachel_B, May 2024

I had a fantastic time. I was a solo traveller on this experience. The guides were super friendly and the other people on the trip were super friendly. A real taste of Spain and I would highly recommend it. Not to be missed

Outstanding experience

June_H, May 2024

This was a fantastic tour - lots of fun, great food and alcohol. The team worked hard and did a great job making each member of the group feel comfortable, useful and important. They were really professional and committed. We would highly recommend this tour. It is one of the best ones we have experienced.

Great food

Dharmesh_p, May 2024

The staff were all very energized and made the experience fun for the entire group. The market experience was a nice touch that made the class feel more authentic

Favorite part of our trip!

Greer_G, May 2024

We had an absolutely amazing time in this cooking class! The chefs were so kind, knowledgeable and fun. We learned so much about Paella and Valencian culture. 1000/10 recommend!!

Great experience!

Leanne_F, May 2024

Jose is an excellent guide and instructor! He made this experience memorable and fun!! The whole thing was well organized and worth every dollar!

5+ stars

Angela_R, May 2024

Great time cooking paella.

harley_p, May 2024

We had a great time at the market, learning all about paella, helping with cooking and meeting new people. The hosts were fantastic and made the experience all that much more enjoyable.

Super fun tour

Gregg_S, Apr 2024

Excellent class. Very fun going to the market prior to the class and purchasing the vegetables for the dish. Instructors were very good at explaining the process and involving the participants. It was a very fun experience! And the paella was awesome!!

Great experience

Billie_L, Apr 2024

Super fun chefs made the experience! We also learned tons of tips to make really good paella. I’d definitely recommend.

Incredible Food, Better People - Must Do

Jake_L, Apr 2024

An absolute must-do when visiting Valencia. Our chefs Jose, Christina and John were so passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. They take you through the Mercat de Rufassa and teach you about the produce used to make Paella. They then escort you to their kitchen where they have sangria and tapas waiting for you. You then begin to cook either traditional or seafood paella (your choice) and they take you step by step in the process, having you do everything from chop the garlic to mash the saffron to stir in the broth. The food, atmosphere and people were incredible. If I am back in Valencia in the future I will be back!

Superb Experience and Great For Families with Young Kids

William_D, Apr 2024

This was so well organised by the group "My First Paella". The kitchen was well set-up, the host were lively, engaging, knowledgeable and truly focused on ensuring people were having a good time. There was plenty of sangria and other drinks + tapas throughout the event to add to the atmosphere. We had three kids and they were heavily involved in both the preparation and cooking stages. Quality of the paella itself was top notch. Perhaps the best paella we had during our time in Valencia. Thanks and well done to the team.

So fun! A total blast!

Debbie_P, Apr 2024

A total blast! We loved the energy of our hosts/chefs. The program had fun, history as well as cooking instruction. Our group was well fed with beautiful tapas and sangria, prior to enjoying the main event - paella. These elements enhanced the camaraderie we felt with the group. It was a well paced and well-organized experience! Highly recommend!

Great activity for our family

Anonymous, Apr 2024

This was a great activity - our group included family members from 12 to 73 and all enjoyed themselves! It was nice touring the market nearby and the hosts/chefs (Anna, John, and Christina?) were wonderful - personable and fun. And, it turns out we made a great paella! They offer drinks, salad, and dessert in addition to the paella so we were full and happy when we left.

Paella and a good time 🤤

Gary_Z, Apr 2024

Shopping at the market nearby was a nice touch. The staff running the class were pleasant and entertaining. We all took turns in preparing the ingredients and in-between the preparation there was plenty of sangria to be had. Oh, in the end, it tasted good as well.

Fun and tasty intro to the original paella

Ames_H, Mar 2024

From the friendly greeting outside the market to the final farewell post-paella, our experience with this crew embodied the communal, familial spirit of cooking paella, bringing strangers together with warmth, good food, and a touch of sangria. The three chef/instructors were lively and welcoming, the cooking space bright and clean, and the ingredients fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!

Outstanding

Michelle_K, Mar 2024

Unbelievable experience! More than we expected! The team conducting the class were super engaging and informative. Anna, Chris and John were very hospitable, kind and fun! A must do!!!

Great fun amd learnt a lot. Nice meeting all the others. Small groups able to take part in the cooking.

Maureen_H, Mar 2024

The 2 hosts were entertaining and knowledgable. We enjoyed the taking part in making the dishes. My friend said that I had mde a good choice of activity and she had really enjoyed it.

Brilliant day

Linda_Z, Mar 2024

The hosts were fantastic and I found the whole experience informative - worth every euro! I would recommend this course to everyone.

Amazing paella in Valencia!

Regan_B, Mar 2024

We took our three sons to this cooking class and had a great time. Includes a market visit and is the most delicious paella I have ever eaten!! Paella is from Valencia so we wanted to do a class here.

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