9 Spanish Cooking Classes in Valencia to Build an Evening Around

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

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

Start at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier with a local guide, visit Central Market when opening hours allow, choose paella ingredients, then cook and eat with tapas and Spanish wines. Guides such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, and Belen bring practical tips, local stories, and a friendly group setting.

“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about it.”

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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 English-speaking guide at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to cook chicken-and-rabbit paella. Tapas, sangria, wine, salad, dessert, coffee, and sweet wine are included.

“We do cooking classes often in holiday and this one was the best we have taken. From start to finish that were attentive, engaging, fun and taught us how to make great paella and sangria! Great job!!”

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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, walk through Central Market with a professional chef, then cook your own paella at a personal station for one to three people. Guides such as Daniel, Reyes, Victor, and Juanda add local stories, while tapas, wine, and dessert turn the lesson into a full meal.

“This tour was the highlight of my time in Valencia. Juan was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic about cooking and even more about the group enjoying the experience. Highly recommend!”

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4.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José, Cristina, and Valentín lead a hands-on seafood paella and sangria class with tapas, wine, salad, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“This was a fantastic experience! Valentin and Christina were awesome - they were knowledgeable and funny, and the paellas turned out great. I've been trying to make paella on my own for many years and this class really helped me get better. In addition, the side dishes were also great. I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about making paella”

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5.Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at My First Paella’s kitchen at 5 pm for sangria, tapas, and a guided Valencian paella class. Hosts such as Jose, Anna, Guillermo, and Mariana explain local customs and cooking methods before you share paella, salad, dessert, wine, and coffee with the group.

“This is so informative and a lot of fun. Ana and her colleague were just great instructors. Funny and smart! When in Valencia one must learn what is true Valencian paella!”

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6.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77Best value

Meet at San Valero Church for a guided visit to Ruzafa Market, then cook meat and vegetable or seafood paella with local chefs such as Anna, José, and Guillermo. Learn sangria, socarrat, and Valencian traditions while sharing tapas, wine, dessert, and coffee.

“Great cooking class, we had so much fun! We were happy to learn more about the history of the paella but also the secrets of its making. The team was great, and we all shared a great moment. This is a complete culinary experience that’s worth every penny. Our family highly recommend, we’ve built great memories.”

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7.Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet Rafa and his team in Valencia, then head about 30 minutes to a farmhouse near Albufera. Cook paella over an outdoor fire, enjoy tapas and Valencian wine, and eat what you make. English and Spanish translation, equipment, drinks, and dessert are included.

“Excellent experience! The chef opens his house and we cooked paella outside. They also provided appetizers drinks and dessert. The food was amazing! Definitely recommend!”

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8.Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Meet Rafa and Juliette in Valencia, then head to a farmhouse near Albufera for a four-hour, hands-on paella class. Cook your own pan of traditional Valencian paella, or choose seafood or vegetable, while enjoying tapas, local drinks, homemade dessert, and stories in English or Spanish.

“It was a lovely experience! The location is stunning, the guide is absolutely fantastic and the Paella was super delicious! We loved it and would book it again 😍 thank you Rafa!!”

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9.Private Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in a Local Chef’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $97

Meet José at Valencia’s IVAM Museum for a 10 to 15-minute walk through the old town to his kitchen. In this fully private class, choose two tapas and one of four rice dishes, then cook, eat, and learn about Valencian food traditions over 3.5 hours.

“Authentic experience with passionate and knowledgeable chef. Jose welcomed us into his home kitchen to teach the art of making a delightful meal from start to finish: Sangria, tapas, paella and more. Wonderful conversation, food and a time we will always treasure.”

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