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title: Paella Cooking Class in Malaga
lang: en
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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: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-04
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-malaga/
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# 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)

In our comparison: #4 of 13 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We'll meet at our kitchen Kulinera.
- Starts 10:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Olive oil tasting, Wine or beer, paired…
- Children from €60: ages 4 to 15

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person for the Class without Market option; other options up to €80
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Spain Food Sherpas
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.98 from 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 227 of 227.

- 5 stars: 223 (98%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the cooking instruction, food and company; some never received the promised recipes.

**Praised:**
- Clear cooking instructions and practical tips, with everyone involved in preparing the food
- Informative market visits explaining local ingredients and Malaga's food culture
- Paella, sangria and accompanying dishes praised for their flavour
- Welcoming hosts and shared meals that help travellers get to know each other
- Clean, well-equipped kitchens with room to cook and interact

**Complaints:**
- Some guests found the listed meeting point differed from the actual starting location
- Promised recipes never arrived for some guests

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-01 to 2026-08-07); last checked 2026-10-04.

## 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: 2026-10-03
- 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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA8p92iL3cg0RhhBYOWzkjnM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 13** | €70 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (227) | shared |
| [The Ultimate Tapas Workshop in Malaga](/spain/malaga/tours/the-ultimate-tapas-workshop-in-malaga/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.97 (353) | shared |
| [Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga](/spain/malaga/tours/paella-cooking-class-with-english-guide-in-malaga/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.97 (352) | shared |
| [Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs](/spain/malaga/tours/taste-of-malaga-tour-tapas-history-and-local-customs/?format=md) | €69 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (834) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 13 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €16 to €240, median €69; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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