Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

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Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

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 US$115.10  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 23, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 5 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, French
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Immerse in Valencian culinary artistry with Chef Jose in his home. Craft authentic paella, tapas, and sangria, learning his secrets. Savor your creations in a warm, convivial setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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+.

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 You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private paella, sangria and tapas home cooking class
Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • For groups of 2-3, please book a lunch time experience, as dinner time experiences are available for groups of 4+.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Art Modern Institute Museum of Valencia, Carrer de Guillem de Castro, Valencia Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 46003

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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Paella Perfection!
June 13, 2026

We had such a great time learning to make paella with Jose. We ate tapas, drank vermouth, had wonderful conversation and watched carefully while Jose made paella in his kitchen. He clearly loves to...read more

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Awesome Experience with the BEST paella 🥘 🤌🏼
May 20, 2026

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 ...read more

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Best paella making experience
May 19, 2026

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 i...read more

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Make your day "Any Sunday"
May 04, 2026

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 th...read more

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Valencia on a Plate
April 19, 2026

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!

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