Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class: Learn Spanish Traditional Culinary Secrets
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148 Ratings
Madrid
Join our Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class and learn the secrets of traditional Spanish cuisine. Prepare tapas, sangria, tortilla, and a delicious paella while enjoying good company and conversation. Don't miss this unique culinary experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Calle de Santa Brígida - Our gathering will take place at Calle Hortaleza 92 in the heart of Madrid. To kick things off, I’ll have a selection of Spanish tapas ready for us, and we’ll join forces to concoct an authentic sangria. Naturally, there will be an assortment of beverages including wine, chilled red wine, and non-alcoholic options. Subsequently, we’ll embark on the journey of crafting Spanish Tortillas, delving into the nuances of its preparation - should it be dry or moist? Should we add onions or leave them out? We’ll navigate through the process step by step, uncovering the intricacies of crafting a superb Spanish Tortilla. Afterward, we’ll savor our creations. As we indulge, I’ll narrate the history of paella before we collectively start preparing it. I’ll share every detail meticulously, enlightening you on the profound secrets of authentic Paella, emphasizing that not all rice dishes qualify as ‘paella.’ We’ll also explore the historical context of the Valencian tradition, which is crucial for truly understanding the essence and origins of paella. To conclude, we’ll relish our genuine Paella, followed by coffee and dessert. And who knows, perhaps it’ll be the perfect moment for a Siesta! hehehehe Are you prepared for this extensive culinary voyage through Spain’s most iconic dishes?
What's Included
  • Lunch
Meal Options
  • Chorizo, Jamon
  • Sangría
  • Tortillas Españolas
  • Traditional Paella
  • Café y postre
Additional Information

We’ll kick things off by preparing some traditional Spanish tapas, followed by an authentic sangria making session. A variety of beverages like wine, beer, summer red, and soft drinks will also be available. Next, we’ll cook up a tortilla before moving on to the main event - preparing a traditional Paella, a specialty of my hometown, Valencia. During the cooking process, we’ll indulge in some appetizers and engaging conversations, where I’ll share all the insider tips for making a perfect Valencian paella. Once the paella is ready, we’ll sit down to savor it. This unique culinary experience promises not just good food, but also the opportunity to learn the nuances of cooking Authentic Paella Valenciana and meet new people. We’ll cap off the event with a cup of strong coffee. Don’t miss out on the chance to visit the iconic San Idelfonso market.

Location
C/ de Hortaleza, 92
Calle de Hortaleza
I will be waiting in Carrefour supermarket (in front of Calle hortaleza, 92)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karrie_l
May 20, 2024
Excellent!!! - Paloma was an excellent host!!! Highly recommend this experience. Paloma took time to connect personally during the cooking experience.
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Peter_m
May 15, 2024
Best Cooking Class in Madrid - 100% recommend this experience! Pilar was extremely welcoming & friendly. Her home was beautiful & clean. Everyone got to participate in the cooking & all the food was amazing!
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Christine_h
May 4, 2024
Great time! Great host! - Paloma was an amazing host. There were two of us and 4 others for the tour. She made sure we all participated in cooking both the paella and tortilla and she made it fun! Plenty of sangria (which we learned how to make proper). Host had a great sense of humor plus was very detailed in explaining the recipe as well as some history on making paella and tortilla. It was the highlight of our visit to Madrid!
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Enochmiaw
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent Cooking Class - Paloma was excellent, bringing high energy and a lot of knowledge! Paloma was very friendly and extremely accommodating to all skill levels. I think this class is more geared to beginners but I highly recommend to everyone, especially those interested in learning about Spanish cuisine (Paella, Sangria, Spanish Tortilla).
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Mary_c
Apr 25, 2024
Perfect location in Lisbon - Fun knowledgeable instructor. Organized, friendly, lovely environment to learn how to make delicious traditional Paella, Tortilla and Sangria. Great group!
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Christine_l
Apr 12, 2024
Great cooking experience - We had the best time with palona today making amazing tortilla, paella and sangria She was very attentive and good fun We would highly recommend her
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Elijah_b
Apr 8, 2024
Great Food and Experience - Not only was the food incredible but learning all the tips and tricks surrounding each dish was extremely fun and interesting. This was a present for my parents and they had an amazing time and cooked/ate great authentic Spanish food. Would 100% recommend to anyone who likes food in general. Even if you have never cooked, it’s made super fun and easy for all.
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David_k
Apr 6, 2024
Outstanding Experience with Paloma! - Paloma was just outstanding in every way. She welcomed us into her home and we learned so much! We loved Bruno! Thank you, Paloma!
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Hilary_b
Apr 4, 2024
the best paella class 🤤 - we had the absolute best time at this class! paloma was so warm and welcoming. the sangria, tortilla and paella were all so approachable because of her recipes, instructions and supervision. the only not positive thing i have to say is that neither i nor my friend recieved the recipes via email after the class. i sent a message to her through viator a few days later but still no luck. we had also had an issue where she sent me a message on viator and i responded but i found out the day of the class she never received it so perhaps it's a viator issue. 5/5 stars would absolutely do again!
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Blanche_h
Apr 2, 2024
A class act ✨ - Paloma was the most fantastic, inspiring host. That went out of her way to make our cooking class (and my birthday) a memorable experience, for me and my son.
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