--- title: Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 86 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private lunch, {duration} rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Paella Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 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 86 reviews. The class, the meal and drinks are included at €115 per person for 3h. Small parties book the lunch slot; dinner is for larger groups, and the flat is a walk-up. ## 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+. ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 86 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | €115 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Dinner + alcohol: Traditional Valenican cooking class and lunch (including alcohol) with your host Jose | | Cooking + Lunch | €115 / 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: 2026-09-15 - 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). ## 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+. ## How it compares in Paella Cooking Classes Ranked **#5 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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