Private Tour
Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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 secret tips and techniques involved in Valencian cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal together over delightful conversation! Leave with traditional recipes and memories that last a lifetime!
Please note:
For groups of 2-3, please book a lunch time experience, as dinner time experiences are available for groups of 4+.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Menu may vary depending on the season
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Host's home is a second floor walk-up
For groups of 2-3, please book a lunch time experience, as dinner time experiences are available for groups of 4+.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Immerse yourself in a Valencian culinary experience with 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 technique followed by crafting a unique and refreshing sangria. Next, delve into the world of rice and paella (its history, culture, and tradition), learning the secrets and tricks that will not only help you master paella but also cook any dish you desire at home. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays in Valencia - Jose believes that every day is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencian paella! While your paella cooks, learn to make two tapas from scratch. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Jose at the dining table. Your meal concludes with a creamy mousse for dessert as well as cremaet, considered a Valencian must-try for coffee lovers! Leave with delicious memories and personal recipe book created by Jose with a selection of paellas, tapas, and typical drinks from Valencia and Spain.
Sample Menu
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Sangria
starter
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
main
Paella
Traditional Valencian paella, arroz del senyoret (seafood paella), vegetarian paella (seasonal vegetables) or duck, mushroom, and asparagus paella
dessert
Chufa de Horchata Mousse
A delightful mousse made from tiger nuts and topped with a Valencian pastry
dessert
Cremaet, Valencian style rum and cinnamon infused coffee
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Private paella, sangria and tapas home cooking class
Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Cooking + Lunch
Lunch + alcohol: Traditional Valencian cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose
Cooking + Dinner
Dinner + alcohol: Traditional Valenican cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Valencia on a Plate
Pat L,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose was fun, funny, and engaging. He provided top-notch guidance while allowing us to prepare some the most delicious food and drinks we’d ever tasted…and then there was dessert!
We loved this experience
Connector45854062249,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience, we loved it. Jose is a proffessional, he showed us how to properly prepare the Valencian paella, it was alot of fun and we learned so much about the ingredients and cooking. It is the highlight of our trip so far and we will go for another session in future if possible.
Lunch with Jose
Quest63976694294,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful meal and experience with Jose. Making and enjoying it at his home made it even more enjoyable. From the Vermut ice breaker to the fabulous molecular gastronomy appetizers and traditional paella, it was a most fabulous experience.
Great Time
andrianap2014,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great cooking experience and would definitely recommend
A great cooking experience
KID389,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00José is a great chef, a patient teacher and a welcoming host. He is passionate about cooking traditional cuisine but also integrates new twists. His flavour combinations were incredible. We had a great time with him, learned a lot and enjoyed a superb meal. We look forward to trying out his recipes at home. Thank you José.
Paella Cooking Class
Amy D,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Jose is not only an amazing chef, but he is personable, knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. We had an amazing time with him and learned a lot. Would highly recommend.
Authentic paella course with tapas specialties from all over Spain - Top!
Yvonne M,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience of Jose learning the secrets of paella preparation. Very authentic, interesting and delicious. Thanks for the many practical tips and the very entertaining and personal Tapas & Paella course! Highly recommended.
Wow this was a amazing cooking day!
leonab149,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Day with Jose was amazing. The food and the day was perfect. I highly would recommend!
A 5 star experience with a super star chef!
Joan H,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Every moment of this experience was fabulous! Jose is a wonderful gourmet chef as well as having a great personality! He immediately made us feel at home as we talked and helped create delicious tapas with a new twist. We loved making the traditional paella with him and enjoyed trying some new drinks and a delicious dessert that was a creative twist on horchata, a typical Valencian drink which he turned into mousse with chocolate shavings. I can’t recommend this experience highly enough. Jose is a star and cooking with him was the highlight of our week.
Great experience
CarolO476,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a gift to my husband, and it was the two of us in Jose’s apartment. What a fun time! We really enjoyed the cooking, the local drinks, and the history geography stories. Heartily recommend. Having the recipes to take home and recommendations for local shopping is a bonus.
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