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Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market
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València
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!
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
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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…
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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 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 a seafood paella 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.
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
- 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)
- No visit Ruzafa Market on Sunday (closed)
Meal Options
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Tapas - Patatas bravas with sojanesa,
Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese,
Steamed mussels,
Olives - Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad
- Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee
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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
We will teach you how to cook a seafood paella. A team of native cooks and assistants will guide you through the process in the most enjoyable and entertaining way. Our goal is for you to learn all the essential aspects of this dish. After completing the course, we will remain in contact to address any questions you may have until you become part of…
We will teach you how to cook a seafood paella. A team of native cooks and assistants will guide you through the process in the most enjoyable and entertaining way. Our goal is for you to learn all the essential aspects of this dish. After completing the course, we will remain in contact to address any questions you may have until you become part of this select group of rice cooks.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English, Russian and Spanish)
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(253 Ratings)
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Frances_f
May 24, 2025
A delicious cooking afternoon - I had such a fun experience! This was my 1st travel cooking class - and has turned out not to be my last.
We met on the steps to a church near the Ruzafa market- very easy to find, public, visible spot. We made market stops to find out about all the ingredients & enjoy a few taste samples, then continued on to the cooking kitchen.
We started off with delicious sangria & tapas - what else would be more appropriate? Then split into groups - i was making seafood Paella, the other was traditional meat (chicken, rabbit, I think).
The cooking was a fun time - explanation of the techniques for prepping & cooking the ingredients, cooking with people. Then we sat down to eat our creation - with more wine and dessert. And it turned out 1 of the guys in my group used to live in my county - what a small world.
Paella isn't hard or complicated, it's a great group cooking experience and of course - I turned out delicious!
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392francesf
May 24, 2025
A delicious cooking afternoon! - I had such a fun experience! This was my 1st travel cooking class - and has turned out not to be my last.
We met on the steps to a church near the Ruzafa market- very easy to find, public, visible spot. We made market stops to find out about all the ingredients & enjoy a few taste samples, then continued on to the cooking kitchen.
We started off with delicious sangria & tapas - what else would be more appropriate? Then split into groups - i was making seafood Paella, the other was traditional meat (chicken, rabbit, I think).
The cooking was a fun time - explanation of the techniques for prepping & cooking the ingredients, cooking with people. Then we sat down to eat our creation - with more wine and dessert. And it turned out 1 of the guys in my group used to live in my county - what a small world.
Paella isn't hard or complicated, it's a great group cooking experience and of course - I turned out delicious!
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S2162xzscotts
May 18, 2025
Best Paella cooking class ever! - Ana, Valentine and Christie were phenomenal hosts. We had so much fun making the learning about the Catalan culture, the food and making the paella. The trip to the market was illuminating. The paella and sangria was exquisite.
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Mcfossi
May 4, 2025
eat more paella and have fun - A big thank you goes to Ana, Cristina(our fish paella grandmaster) and Juan who always made sure that we did not suffer from lack of liquid in the kitchen...after a short but informative market visit we started cooking. Cristina helped us with all the necessary steps and explained everything, even a short sangria course was included ... we had a lot of fun and the paella at the end was the highlight
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757yanx
Apr 26, 2025
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time participating in the paella-making activity! The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and explained everything clearly. They were also very patient and encouraging with the kids, making sure everyone got involved — even my son, who usually never cooks, was excited to participate!
The team was truly wonderful. I honestly feel like I had the most authentic and delicious paella here, and I also understood the true meaning of paella for the locals: it’s not just a dish, but a way to bring family and friends together, to cook, to share, and to enjoy meaningful moments.
Highly recommend this unforgettable experience!
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Jane_p
Apr 4, 2025
Great Paella cooking class - The three cooking instructors were fantastic. Anna, Christine and Valentin were fun and very informative. The class was hands on and easy paced. The food and drinks were excellent. By the end we all felt like family and so welcomed. I highly recommend this class
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K681tqdominiquew
Apr 1, 2025
Sangria, Paella y mucho mas! - From start to finish they just win you over! Joan (our guide and chef) was funny from the start and got you hook line and sinker. We had a wonderful time going over the Ruzafa market and going over topics like "how not to be scammed" but I think the most important one was "what to put in your paella". Of course this depends per paella, but for our Seafood one it was quite clear and so amazing to see the fresh seafood at the market. I can honestly say, whichever paella experience you book, you will have a great time no matter what. Once we arrived at the location to start cooking we got greeted by the most amazing hostess (I am so sorry, I forgot her name, blame it on the Sangria) and before we could enjoy our Sangria we got a quick "how to make sangria" course - and then it was of to cooking and drinking and eating. Some fresh tapas was made, the sangria was fireeeeee and the cooking experience was so fun. Everyone had to do something and the results were insane. Just look at the pictures and you'll get a small idea of what to expect. I can honestly a 1000000% recommend this course while in Valencia, I know I'll even join again if I ever visit again. So don't wait and just book - it is more than worth it!
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Alisone65
Mar 31, 2025
Great paella and tapas - The course was truly great. The ‘staff’ made it. Lots of sangria, wine, wonderful tapas and of course the paella. The team were very enthusiastic and we thought it was great value for money. Would highly recommend.
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Jogh4665rw
Mar 30, 2025
Thank you! - The experience was fantastic and full of laughter. The chefs were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun. I met some lovely people and hopefully picked up a few tips to try when I get home.
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Brendan_n
Mar 22, 2025
Cooking paella with a family spanish experience - Full Spanish family experience of cooking a paella. They create the family experience with the best flavour we have ever had. We cannot rave about this team enough it is a must do. Love u guys.
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