About this tour
A two-hour cooking class where you'll prepare Spanish tortilla and paella Valenciana from scratch, starting with freshly made sangría and Spanish wine. Led by a Valencian cook sharing family recipes and techniques passed down through generations, you'll cook alongside others and eat what you've made together at a shared table. Best suited to food enthusiasts keen to learn authentic Spanish cooking in an intimate kitchen setting.
Highlights
- Make sangría on the spot and taste Spanish wine throughout
- Cook tortilla and traditional paella Valenciana side by side
- Learn family techniques and grandmother's tips from a Valencian guide
- Sit down together to eat everything you've prepared
- Finish with coffee and conversation around the table
- San Ildefonso Market a short walk away if you want to explore after
What to expect
You'll start in the kitchen with a freshly made sangría and Spanish wine to set the tone. Then you'll roll up your sleeves to cook a Spanish tortilla together, learning technique and timing. The bulk of the class focuses on paella Valenciana — your guide will walk you through each step, sharing family secrets and the reasoning behind each choice. As the paella finishes, you'll gather at the table to share the meal you've cooked, with wine, conversation, and laughter. The class wraps with coffee and a chance to ask final questions before you leave.
What travellers say
- Authentic Valencian recipes and techniques taught hands-on
- Shared meal at the end builds genuine connection
- Wine and sangría included throughout the experience
- Guide shares family history and personal cooking stories
- Learn skills you can actually replicate at home
- Two hours is tight for multiple dishes and eating together
- Standing and active cooking for the full duration
- Peak times may mean larger groups than intimate setting suggests
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for anyone interested in Spanish cooking or wanting to master paella at home — you'll leave with real skills, not just recipes. It's intimate and social rather than formal. The class involves standing and active cooking for the full duration, so reasonable fitness helps. The kitchen will be warm while cooking. Group size isn't specified, but the tone suggests small numbers. Wine is included; gratuities are not. Prams and strollers are welcome if needed. Public transport is close by. Bring an appetite — you'll eat a proper meal at the end, not just samples.
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