Private Tour

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

Overview

Available languages

English

French

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+.

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

starter

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

5.00

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome Experience with the BEST paella 🥘 🤌🏼
mikewD3702BB,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I had a wonderful experience where once we left we felt like José was our best friend. He gave us all kinds of history, shared family stories, and taught us all kinds of chef tricks to cook the most perfect paella. We cannot wait to get home and try his recipes he gave us. I highly recommend this intimate experience in his very clean and comfortable home which was a short walk from the city center.
Best paella making experience
lauracJ8997GM,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing time with chef Jose and I very highly recommend this experience! He is full of knowledge and history which was fantastic. His home is very comfortable and welcoming. He is very informative, helpful, takes you step by step through the prepping and cooking process. We were there for several hours and could have stayed for more! We had drinks, tapas, and of course the paella we made! At the end we felt like he was just a good friend. And you get a cookbook with the recipes you talk about. This personal experience made for a fantastic afternoon.
Make your day "Any Sunday"
Dayle R,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We would highly recommend taking Jose's cooking class. We wished we could give him more Stars. It was not just another Paella cooking class. The food was delicious! We learned and understand now the proper Valencian Paella cooking. It was a beautiful learning experience of the Valencian food, culture, and Jose personal journey. Jose guided us though this culinary journey from his initial aperitif, tapas, drinks, Paella, and finishing with a twist on a Spanish light dessert of course "Chef Jose" style. Chef Jose is a wonderful teacher, personable, authentic, funny. Vive la vida Valenciana, Any day is truly a Sunday!
Valencia on a Plate
Pat L,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jose 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
We had a great cooking experience and would definitely recommend
A great cooking experience
KID389,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
José 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
5.00
Chef 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
5.00
Great 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.