Valencian Cooking Class: Paella, Tapas, and Sangria

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
  • Carrer del Transatlàntic - Immerse yourself in a Valencian culinary experience in the home kitchen of local (and Michelin-star trained) chef José, located just steps away from Valencia’s old town.
    Meet Jose at IVAM and get a guided tour of the neighborhood as you walk 10 minutes to his home. Begin by learning an innovative molecular gastronomy…
What's Included
  • Immersion into Valencian culture and cuisine
  • Valencia city tips from a local
  • Private paella, sangria and tapas cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Jose
  • 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 at the entrance to the IVAM Museum (Art Modern Institute Museum). While learning about the history of the city and Turia river, walk a few minutes to his home to begin your Valencian cooking class.
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.

Customer Ratings
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B724fijuliaw
Jan 24, 2025
An absolute must-do in Valencia! - My husband and I always take cooking classes when traveling. Our day with Jose was fantastic, beginning to end. Jose is delightful and engaging, and the food and drink were delicious ... you probably won't find a better paella in Valencia than the one you'll make with Jose. And the rest of the meal is equally amazing, from cocktails to tapas to dessert. It truly felt like we were hanging out with a new friend, eating and drinking our way through the afternoon.
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Dkgsafaris
Dec 26, 2024
AMAZING! - Jose's cooking class was AMAZING! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and a really good cook! We highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of it - it was truly a highlight of our trip to Spain!
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686pattim
Dec 5, 2024
Intimate paella tapas sangria cooking class !! - This was the highlight of our trip to Spain! Jose is an amazing cook teacher and historian of Valencia culture . The food was soo yummy we got to learn how to make and participate in his awesome apartment . It was cozy fun and edu ! Hit all the marks and more!!!! A MUST do!!!!
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Patricia_m
Dec 4, 2024
Cooking paella w Jose !!!! - private cooking class with Jose where we learned SO much and made Sangria. , tapas Paella and dessert . This was SO amazing we absolutely recommend to everyone ! Well worth the money ! Jose is such a great HOST and it is worth twice the money he charges for all the time and effort he put in! A MUST DO in Valencia💚
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Lisandra_m
Nov 15, 2024
Traditional Paella and Tapas in Valencia - José is an excellent and very knowledgeable chef/host. We did learn several cooking tricks. It is an exceptional experience. Enjoy!!!
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P4243xpjohnc
Nov 6, 2024
High Quality Authentic Local Experience - If you are looking for the best way to spend an afternoon or evening in Valencia, this is it! Jose will teach you about the history of the city, country and cuisine while making his signature Sangria (with a special twist). The tapas are superior in quality to any I found on the streets. The paella was a fun and interesting process to learn and turned out great! I highly recommend showing up on an empty stomach to fully enjoy the experience (go very light on breakfast/lunch or skip it entirely). Bonus: Jose sent us home with a special copy of his cookbook which included all of the recipes that we enjoyed during the meal to include his Sangria recipe! Bottom line: Best Sangria/Tapas/Paella I have had in my one month in Valencia and I highly recommend this experience!
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Grandtour745930
Oct 26, 2024
10 stars - This was an an incredible experience! Jose met us at the museum and gave us a brief history of the area while we walked to his apartment. He was really smart and interested in sharing his passion for food and Valencia. We asked a gazillion questions and laughed a lot. Food was delicious. By far my favorite excusion experience. Worth it at twice the price.
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Blakesh4254wf
Oct 20, 2024
So much fun - Cooking with Jose was so much fun! He's a great host and presented all the information in such a fun way. phenomenal food, great conversation, I really highly recommend. We typically always do a cooking class when we travel and this is my personal favorite one. Thanks again, Jose!!!
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Anna
Oct 20, 2024
Outstanding cultural priceless event. - A phenomenal experience and a wonderful cultural experience with a seasoned chef who was so welcoming and cordial. My husband is a chef by hobby and was so engaged. We got to cook with him and it was so fun.
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Amy_b
Oct 12, 2024
Memorable 5 star experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - One of the best experiences we booked during our 16-day vacation through Spain and Portugal! My husband and I love to cook and entertain, so this is right up our alley… and with a Michelin trained chef made it so much more special. It is without a doubt that Jose loves what he does. Incredibly talented. The sangria, Galician octopus, paella… all incredibly delicious. He also taught us a little Valèncian history.
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