PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home

5.0 (90 reviews) Valencia, Spain
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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+.

Options

Cooking + Dinner

Dinner + alcohol: Traditional Valenican cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose

Cooking + Lunch

Lunch + alcohol: Traditional Valencian cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose

What's included

  • Authentic, home cooked Valencian meal
  • Cook authentic Valencian food in the home of a Michelin-trained local chef
  • Sangria or Agua de Valencia
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Step into Chef Jose’s home for a private hands-on Valencian cooking class and discover the flavors and traditions of his native cuisine. Trained in Michelin-starred restaurants, Jose will guide you in preparing traditional tapas, a Valencian main course, and dessert before you sit down together to enjoy your homemade meal and experience authentic Valencian hospitality.

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, learning the secrets and tricks that will help you master paella at home. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host, Jose, at the entrance of the IVAM (Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Address: C/ Guillem de Castro, 118, Valencia).

End point

Meet your host, Jose, at the entrance of the IVAM (Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Address: C/ Guillem de Castro, 118, Valencia).

Additional information

  • 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.

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