Valencian Cooking Class: Paella & Tapas

Join Michelin-trained chef Jose for a private Valencian cooking class. Learn to make authentic dishes, enjoy a refreshing sangria, and share a meal together.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 48 hours
Highlights
  • Art Modern Institute Museum of Valencia - Dive into a Valencian culinary adventure in the home kitchen of local chef José, who is trained in Michelin-star techniques, just a short walk from Valencia’s historic center.
    Join José at IVAM for a guided neighborhood tour as you stroll 10 minutes to his residence. Start by exploring an innovative…
What's Included
  • Private paella, sangria and tapas home cooking class
  • Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • Sangria
  • 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
  • Paella - Traditional Valencian paella, arroz del senyoret (seafood paella), vegetarian paella (seasonal vegetables) or duck, mushroom, and asparagus paella
  • Chufa…
Additional Information

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…

Location
Art Modern Institute Museum of Valencia
Carrer de Guillem de Castro
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.
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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Susankw1157pw
Jul 16, 2025
Highlight of our trip - This experience was the highlight of our trip for our entire family. We so appreciate everything that Jose did to make this a lifetime memory. We truly enjoyed cooking the wonderful dishes and leaning about the culture of Valencia. It was one of the best meals we have ever had. Most importantly, Jose took the time to involve everyone and made us feel like family. We cannot thank him enough and hope to visit again someday.
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Jennifer
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful, Authentic Paella Cooking Class for our Family! - We went on vacation to Spain with our two teenage children and since we all enjoy cooking and eating fantastic food, we wanted to learn to make the Paella that Valencia is famous for. Having done an experience in a home in Peru many years ago, we saw this opportunity to do Paella in a chef's home and after researching, it seemed like the perfect day for our family. Chef Jose was in communication with us before the experience, asking for our preferences and making sure to note any allergies or intolerances (we have none), and to ask our preferred level of involvement in the cooking process...whether we wanted to actually cook the food or if we just wanted a "chef's table" type of experience (we chose to do the cooking). The various tapas were delicious, and Chef Jose gave us the history of the region and the history behind all of the foods we were eating. Everything he prepared was traditional....but with a modern twist that was clearly prepared by a professional chef. The one completely traditional dish that we prepared was the paella...and it was the best paella I've ever had. Chef Jose was generous in everything...the portions were huge, the drinks flowed, and we had everything we needed. We left with a booklet of recipes that we are excited to try out at home. I know some people get nervous at the thought of going to someone's home that they don't know, but we were completely comfortable the entire time...the neighborhood was safe and we felt safe during the walk to the apartment and while we were in the apartment. We'd 100% recommend Chef Jose's paella class to any of our friends and family, and we'd probably even do it as a repeat for ourselves if we ever go back to Valencia! Thanks for a great day, Jose!
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Trail28945628598
Jun 26, 2025
Perfect Day! - We had the most incredible experience and can't speak highly enough about Jose! He was engaging, kind, and carefully explained and demonstrated each step. Our food was incredible and we can't believe how time flew by. It was meaningful to learn about Valencia food traditions, culture and community from a local. I especially appreciated the way Jose engaged my 16 year old and gave such careful instruction and encouragement. This was truly a perfect day we will never forget.
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469marybetht
Jun 20, 2025
A taste of Valencia - Absolutely amazing!! José was so welcoming and such a gracious host. Enjoyed every moment and every bite😋. Would 100% recommend.
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Inspire47722
Jun 15, 2025
Genuine Valencia - One our best experiences yet!! Jose was not only professional and a great chef; but so personable and engaging. We felt like we made a new friend. He was patient with our “cooking”skills and gave us tea tips not only for the meal we were cooking but in general. He was down to earth real and genuine. We didn’t get to experience much of Valencia as this was a quick port stop; but we feel we got to know the city well thru him. Would highly recommend to anyone
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Linamz3743re
May 28, 2025
The best food ever - It was not only the best experience my girlfriend has had in Spain but the best food. Jose was so welcoming and was so passionate about cooking. He is truly skilled at making insane creations in the kitchen that look like art work. He was so willing to teach us how he’s creates his masterpieces and unlike most highly skilled he was such a nice guy. I would suggest anyone that goes to Valencia to take a cooking lesson from Jose. Don’t be alarmed by the cooking lesson being in his apartment. He has completely converted it into a professional kitchen when he walks you through the history of Spain and Valencia and where the food you eat comes from in the regions. This is the best thing that I have ever done on vacation and if you are reading this you should book it up immediately.
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994mik
May 28, 2025
Just Book This. My Favorite Cooking Experience - If you’re looking for another industrial 12-person cooking class where the dull chef barely notices you, then this class isn’t for you. Instead you will have a fun, multi-course meal from a highly skilled chef that demonstrates a passion for food and culture. It was just me and my 2 firiends in the class. Prior to our arrival we received a detailed survey which helped shape our experience, taking into account our food preferences and level of desired cooking participation. We met José at a well-known building in Valencia (saving us from having to navigate in an unfamiliar city) and after a short walk we were seated in his intimate home kitchen. The experience itself was fantastic. Not only did José enhance our paella skills, but he gave us snippets of Spain’s history while he treated us to both traditional and Michelin-style courses. I also learned several tips that can help me in my non-paella cooking. Grating a tomato has to be my new favorite for making bolognese. Make sure to arrive hungry! I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for a paella class that doubles as a 5+ course tasting menu (with various libations throughout) in an intimate setting. If you are a foodie that likes to cook or just likes a fantastic astronomical experience, Book this now.
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Michelle_c
May 11, 2025
We had a great time. Our... - We had a great time. Our chef, Jose was awesome. Took his time and explained things to us. Would highly recommend and the food was delicious!
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Omalleyb2025
May 10, 2025
The REAL paella! - This class with Chef Jose is truly a unique and memorable experience. Chef Jose is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He does a great job of blending the history of Spain and paella with the teaching of the proper techniques to prepare the dish and your tapas. For the average home cook or someone looking for a introduction into cooking, you will not be disappointed with this one of a kind experience.
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Jbellaire1
May 7, 2025
A truly personal authentic food experience for foodies and those who want to saviour a memorable Spanish meal! - It was the best experience we had on our trip! We spent 4 hours with José in the comfort of his own home sharing his passion of many types food from Valencia, his cooking techniques and many fascinating stories about Spain and how food is such an important part of the culture. His dishes were par excellence..his soup was better than the one we enjoyed at a 3 Michelin star in Barcelona and the Paella truly authentic! We left feeling very full and satisfied over enjoying the afternoon with such a skillful chef! We are ready to make Paella when we get home! This experience are for those who enjoy good food, good company and want to truly learn authentic Spanish culture.
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience (local time).