“I’m 24, originally from the United States, and recently moved to Valencia. My parents came to visit, and we booked this paella cooking class to do together with my friends. Belen and Reyes hosted the class, and it was absolutely perfect — we had the most amazing time. We started with appetizers and drinks, then cooked the paellas alongside the other attendees. My friend has a nut allergy, and Reyes thoughtfully prepared special appetizers just for her so she could enjoy everything safely — such a kind touch. The entire class was taught with so much love, humor, and expertise. After cooking, we all sat down at a long dinner…”

“This was a great experience and a lot of fun! We had a great afternoon of tapas, sangria, and the paella that we made! It was great to learn about traditional Valencian paella. The instructors were fun, esp Jose, and helpful!”

“Our family had the best evening together learning the history of paella and its ingredients that make it official, while cooking it to perfection! Reyes was a wonderful instructor along with Julia who made delicious tapas for us while we cooked and kept our glass full of wine! Highly recommend!”

“In addition to learning how to make true paella, I also learned a lot of new cooking/baking techniques from the chef. We made paella, an omelette appetizer, and a delicious cake. Sangria and wine were included. Highly recommend this workshop.”

“Great experience cooking Paella as a group, we each were able to do parts of the process with the chef watching to make sure it turned out amazing. We did the seafood paella and worked side by side with the normal paella team. The trip to the market was interesting to see all the fresh fish, vegetables and fruits.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the activity. It was well organised and a great way to meet other travellers. We were treated to plenty of food and drink throughout the duration. We started with sangria and various tapas (mussels, patatas bravas, cheese) before beginning and we were served sweet white wine, Valencian oranges, and cake to finish the experience. The cook teaching us was engaging. I would definitely do something similar again.”

“Honestly such an amazing night! Chris & Lily were such great hosts. We made lifelong friendships with our classmates too. Would definitely return and recommend to all our friends.”

“The paella was perfect!!! I loved the crunchy rice”

“Anna our chef instructor was wonderful! The rest of the cooking staff were also great and provided warm Spanish hospitality. Anna was charming, funny, entertaining and very knowledgable. She made our group feel like family. And the sangria was refreshing and the paella was fabulous. A must do activity in Valencia. Gracias!”

“The pick up point was easy to find (we walked from the cruise ship). The kitchen in the orange grove was stunning. We all had the best time. It was a highlight of our trip. We would definitely recommend.”

“This was the highlight of our holiday. From the easy pick up in town to the drop off, the whole experience fun and friendly. Don't have a big breakfast because there are lots of tapas and drinks as well as your, soon to appear, delicious paella. This experience was great value for money, would definitely recommend if you want a tasty lunch, fun time and to learn about Valencia paella traditions. We enjoyed sharing the trip with a lovely couple from USA. The online description is very accurate of what to expect. Thank you Rafa and Julietta for your hospitality.”

“We really enjoyed the friendliness and professionalism of our guide, Jordi. We quickly made acquaintances with our fellow paella makers and enjoyed making a traditional sangria and paella. Overall it was an extremely enjoyable workshop and we would highly recommend this to other travellers”

“We had such a delightful time. We learned many useful and creative cooking ideas and techniques. The staff were enthusiastic, friendly and spoke perfect English, helping a group of strangers to bond and to share the joy of good food and each other’s company.”

“I had the pleasure of attending Jose’s paella cooking class and it was an incredible experience. He took the time to explain each step with authentic techniques and how to utilise the right ingredients, making sure we understood not just how to cook paella, but why the little details matter. Jose’s passion and patience shone through the whole class, and his warm approach made us feel comfortable and engaged. The class was hands-on, fun, and full of tips that you’d never get from a recipe alone. Learning from someone so dedicated to preserving tradition made the experience truly worthwhile. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended — Jose is an excellent teacher and this…”

“My husband and I really enjoyed this cooking class. We learned a ton about the history of paella and Valencia which was awesome. Our chef, Pepe was great. The food was really amazing and so easy to make! We can’t wait to try and make it for ourselves at home. We definitely recommend taking this class if you’re interested in cooking!”