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title: Paella Cooking Class in Malaga
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/malaga/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-malaga/
type: tour
city: Malaga
country: Spain
price: 70
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 227
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Best cooking class
rank_in_category: 4 of 13 (Food & Tapas Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-malaga/
---

# Paella Cooking Class in Malaga

**Guidekin's take:** A 3h 30m paella class that starts in Malaga's Atarazanas market, where the chef walks you through choosing the ingredients you are about to cook. Olive oil tasting, gazpacho, drinks and all the recipes are included at €70 per person.

**Best cooking class:** Starts in Atarazanas market choosing ingredients with the chef, then 3.5 hours at the stove: 4.98 from 227 reviews, drinks and recipes included. Trade-off: 3.5 hours: lunch runs late. (last checked September 1, 2026)

## Overview

Learn with how to cook Spain’s most famous dish in Malaga from a chef on this 3.5-hour hands-on cooking class. Meet your chef guide and head to Malaga’s finest market, where you’ll learn about the ingredients necessary to make the best paella and other tasty Spanish dishes. Enjoy a traditional lunch and wine with new friends and bring home new cooking inspiration and recipes.

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Spain Food Sherpas

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class without Market | €70 / person | English | Class without Market Visit: 3 h Hands on Paella Cooking Class |
| Paella Class + Market Visit | €80 / person | English | Atarazanas Market Visit incl: We start the tour with a visit to the vibrant Atarazanas market where we will reveal the most surprising seasonal products |

## What's included

- All the recipes
- Olive oil tasting
- Wine or beer, paired with the menu
- Gazpacho
- Paella
- Selection of seasonal fruits
- Aloreña olives or roasted almonds snack

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

We'll meet at our kitchen Kulinera. The address is Av Manuel Agustín Heredia 24. 
There is an underground parking in front of the meeting point called Parking de La Marina.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We cannot guarantee a 100% cross-contamination-free experience.
- We cannot safely accommodate severe or life-threatening food allergies.
- Dietary requirements must be provided at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to the class

## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours

Ranked **#4 of 13** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

Alternatives worth comparing:

1. [Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga](https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/paella-cooking-class-with-english-guide-in-malaga/?format=md) — €70 per person, 4.98 (301)
2. [Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs](https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/taste-of-malaga-tour-tapas-history-and-local-customs/?format=md) — €62 per person, 4.95 (822)
3. [The Ultimate Tapas Workshop in Malaga](https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/the-ultimate-tapas-workshop-in-malaga/?format=md) — €70 per person, 4.97 (310)

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