--- title: Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 88 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private lunch, 3h rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Paella Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-paella-tapas-home-cooking-class-with-local-chef-jose/ --- # Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose **Guidekin's take:** A private class in a Valencian chef's own kitchen: sangria first, then tapas, paella and dessert cooked from scratch and eaten together at the table, rated 5 across 88 reviews. The class, the meal and drinks are included at €104 per person for 3h. Small parties book the lunch slot; dinner is for larger groups, and the flat is a walk-up. In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Paella Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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+. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your host, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €54: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 11:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 88 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 88 of 88. - 5 stars: 88 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Cooking + Dinner | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Dinner + alcohol: Traditional Valenican cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose | | Cooking + Lunch | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Lunch + alcohol: Traditional Valencian cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose | ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Private paella, sangria and tapas home cooking class - Authentic, home cooked Spanish meal ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 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 Meet your host, Jose, at the entrance of the IVAM (Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Address: C/ Guillem de Castro, 118, Valencia). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ0KiuFBPYA0RM6elkBxvxlI Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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+. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Paella Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 9** | €104 | 3h | 5.0 (88) | private | | [Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia](/spain/valencia/tours/paella-cooking-class-wine-tasting-central-market-in-valencia/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.99 (1994) | shared | | [Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop](/spain/valencia/tours/real-paella-cooking-class-market-visit-sangr-a-workshop/?format=md) | €65 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1649) | shared | | [Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class](/spain/valencia/tours/authentic-valencian-paella-cooking-class/?format=md) | €69 | 4h | 4.98 (319) | shared | Ranked #5 of 9 in Paella Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €104, median €69; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 9 are private. 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