About this tour
A three-hour cooking class on a working organic farm in the Montes de Malaga where you'll prepare authentic paella and arroz from scratch using seasonal, home-grown ingredients, then eat lunch under grapevines with mountain views. Small private groups only — minimum two people — with olive oil and sherry tasting included. Suits anyone wanting hands-on cooking in a rural setting without the noise of a formal kitchen.
Highlights
- Cook paella and arroz using organic farm produce from the property
- Olive oil and sherry tasting paired with the meal
- Private group experience — your booking, no strangers
- Lunch served under grapevines with mountain views or by log fire
- Set on working organic olive and almond grove
- Seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients prepared together
- Minimum two people; accommodates families with infant seats
What to expect
You'll arrive at a family-run finca set in olive and almond groves in the Montes de Malaga foothills. After settling in, you'll move into the country kitchen or outdoor space and begin preparing paella and arroz alongside the hosts, who'll guide you through traditional techniques using seasonal, home-grown ingredients from the property. Halfway through or alongside cooking, you'll taste local olive oils and sherries.
Once your dishes are ready, lunch is served — either under the grapevines if weather permits, or indoors by the log fire on cooler days. You'll eat what you've cooked, paired with wine, and enjoy views across the mountains. The experience wraps up after the meal, lasting roughly three hours total.
What travellers say
- Intimate private group — no crowds or shared tables
- Cook with produce grown on-site, not store-bought ingredients
- Scenic lunch setting with authentic mountain views
- Olive oil and sherry tasting adds depth to the experience
- Rural, off-the-beaten-track location feels genuinely removed
- Private transport not included; arrange your own way there
- Not suitable if you have cardiovascular fitness concerns
- Dietary needs and allergies must be pre-declared — no flexibility on the day
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone keen on hands-on cooking, rural settings, and authentic Spanish food without wanting a formal classroom. Families with small children are welcome (specialised infant seats available). The location is not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health — it's a working farm with some physical movement involved. The site is accessible by public transport, though private transport is not included in the booking; check transport options before booking. Dietary requirements and food allergies must be flagged in advance. Group size is private and starts at two people minimum.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.