Paella Cooking Class in Malaga

About this tour

Master the fundamentals of paella-making in Málaga during this hands-on 3.5-hour session led by a working chef. You'll visit the local market to select ingredients, then cook alongside your guide in the kitchen before sitting down to eat what you've prepared alongside wine or beer. Leave with recipes and the confidence to recreate the dish at home.

Highlights

• Browse Málaga's market with your chef to understand ingredient selection
• Cook paella from scratch, hands-on guidance throughout
• Taste olive oil and learn regional Spanish cooking techniques
• Eat your finished dishes with wine or beer pairing
• Take home written recipes to practise later
• Sample gazpacho, seasonal fruit, and Aloreña olives

What to expect

Arrive at the meeting point and connect with your chef, who'll walk you through the market's stalls, discussing what makes quality saffron, rice, and stock. Back in the kitchen, you'll handle the pan yourself whilst your guide corrects technique and timing. Expect roughly two hours of active cooking, followed by a leisurely meal with your classmates. The pace suits beginners and assumes no prior cooking knowledge. You'll stand for most of the session, so reasonable fitness helps.

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