About this tour
Learn to cook paella from scratch at a family farmstead nestled in the Sierra de las Nieves, guided by Paco Siles. This four-hour class takes you through the Andalusian countryside via the village of Ojén, where you'll master the technique behind Spain's most celebrated rice dish. You'll prepare and eat your own paella in the UNESCO-protected landscape, paired with local wines.
Highlights
- Cook paella from start to finish with a dedicated instructor
- UNESCO-protected mountain finca setting near Ojén
- Lunch featuring your own paella and regional wines
- Learn authentic Spanish rice-cooking technique
- Small-group class in a working family kitchen
What to expect
You'll travel from Marbella into the hills, stopping briefly in Ojén before reaching the finca. Once there, Paco walks you through each step—stock preparation, rice selection, heat management, the critical socarrat (bottom crust), and final touches. This isn't a lecture; you're handling the pan yourself. Expect to get your hands involved. After cooking, you'll sit down to eat what you've made, with wine flowing. The whole experience unfolds in a real family kitchen, not a tourist setup.
Good to know
Wear closed shoes and bring an apron or old clothes—oil splatters. The class suits ages 18+ for wine service, though younger children can attend (strollers welcome). Book ahead; group sizes stay small. The finca is genuinely remote, so expect a bumpy drive.
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