Seafood Paella Class: Authentic Valencian Recipe

Join My First Paella’s seafood paella cooking class and learn how to cook this delicious dish with native cooks. Indulge in tapas and become a part of the select group of rice cooks!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carrer del Penyagolosa, 5 - 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…
What's Included
  • Sangría, wine, beer, soft drinks, or water
  • Tomato salad
  • Dessert with coffee and mistela
  • A selection of tapas
  • All cooking ingredients and equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • No visit Ruzafa Market on Sunday (closed)
Meal Options
  • Tapas - Patatas bravas with sojanesa,
    Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese,
    Steamed mussels,
    Olives
  • Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad
  • Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee
Additional Information

Valencia’s seafood paella is a coastal treasure, and this interactive cooking class reveals the authentic recipe, steering clear of the touristy versions. Participants will learn to craft genuine seafood paella, complete with the traditional salmorreta sofrito, as perfected by Valencian chefs over generations. Fresh seafood is used, with no shortcuts,…

Location
Parròquia de Sant Valeri
Carrer del Pare Perera
We will meet in Parroquia San Valero (in the stairs) at 11:00am Carrer del Pare Perera, 6 46006 Valencia
Cancellation Policy

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

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243kianah
Jan 14, 2026
Fun experience - Very fun and easy to follow. The instructors were very nice and knowledgeable. Also got to meet some cool people!
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Shannon
Jan 11, 2026
The highlight of my time in Valencia - Hands down the best thing I've done in Valencia! The team at My First Paella is hilarious and knowledgeable. My seafood paella came out perfect (shockingly). Great food, great wine, and great company. Don't miss this!
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Navigator58674936460
Jan 7, 2026
Great experience with fantastic hosts - A fantastic experience for our whole family. The hosts were great and the paella was excellent. Highly recommended when in Valencia
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Danielaey4429cc
Jan 5, 2026
Very delicious and funny j deed - I had a very interesting and funny experience with Guillermo, Christian, and José. Thanks for teaching us to cook that delicious paella!
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Loekiek2022
Jan 5, 2026
Great experience - Really good time here. Worth the money. Experience took 2 hours. No hunger, because the tapas was great. Coffee as well.
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Frankhoodie
Jan 5, 2026
Amazing paella experience - We had an amazing experience at this class while in Valencia with my family. They accommodated our toddler and made the experience very fun. I would definitely recommend to friends and family
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Marcoaw5112ld
Jan 2, 2026
Super Leather!!! - Very good activity for the professionalism of the chefs (they involve you and explain step by step the recipe), for the quality of the food and for the sharing experience that you create with other participants. Thanks, Marco and Marica
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Minimape
Jan 2, 2026
Absolutely fantastic! Loved it !!! - Absolutely fantastic experience! Overall really fun, a must do when in Valencia! Thank you Guillermo and Christina, you guys were amazing and the paella really turned out so incredibly good. Thank you!!!!!!!
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Z527pzangelikak
Dec 30, 2025
Sensational - A great event only to recommend 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 We gave this to my husband for the 60th time and he was thrilled......
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T3607itkennethk
Dec 30, 2025
Authentic Paella - Great activity, fantastic and authentic paella. Fun cooking experience and suitable for all ages to join in the experience
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).