Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it.
Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro.
While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will meet at the door of San Valero Parish. We will go to the Ruzafa market together and we will make the purchase of the fresh products necessary to cook a good paella. While we are making the purchase we will tell you the origin of the paella and customs and culture of the Valencian people. Later we will walk for 8 minutes to reach the kitchen where we will hold a sangria workshop.The chef will be waiting us with some delicious tapas accompanied by sangria, beer, water ... Then our chef will explain step by step the preparation of the authentic valencian paella (chicken and rabbit) and once finished we will sit down to taste it. We will accompany the paella with a Valencian tomato salad, Valencia wines, seasonal fruit, typical Valencian sponge cake, sweet wine and coffee.
Sample Menu
starter
Tapas
Patatas bravas with sojanesa, Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese, Steamed mussels, Olives
main
Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad
dessert
Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee
What‘s Included
Bottomless Sangría
Bottled water
Wine tasting
Snacks
Dessert
Soft drink
Tomato Salad
Options
Visit Ruzafa Market
Learn how to cook a Valencian Paella with Visit Ruzfa Market
Reviews
846 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun, informative and terrific food, with plenty of sangria to help the experience along!
664piph,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent value, interesting and fun. Great to do with friends or make new friends 10/10
Authentic paella cooking class
EsmeraldaGreen,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful and authentic experience. A real paella fiesta. Everyone will learn something new even if you've been cooking paella for years.
Paella fun
angelahQ853DS,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience with great people
Amazing paella class
ianbF5729VT,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful paella making class, very informative but also laid back and fun
Paella 🥘 sangria 🍷 and fun 😃
Gunnar W,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very nice and everything was explained to us very, very well.😃 The food at the end was really great and there was a lot of sangrea and fun.
Best Experience!
Kepler J,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must-do activity! The staff are warm, kind, and extremely knowledgeable - this was the highlight of my trip to Spain. 100% recommend!
Paella
MaastrichtMartin,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, its was fun and education, the staff were fantastic and very friendly and funny, food was great, we learnt a lot!
You must do this!
Kim L,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fabulous! Anna, Christina & Guillaume were gracious hosts and patient teachers, who kept us laughing and drinking the whole time.
Wonderful experience
399karimal,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Suitable for groups. Good and fine guidance.
Cooking together, creating memories: an interactive experience full of tradition, taste and good company 🥘🥰
mserralles,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience from start to finish. We were all able to participate actively in the making of the paella, learn from the process and share a unique moment full of flavor, laughter and good company. Definitely a different, interactive and highly recommended activity! 🥘🥰
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