About this tour
Master authentic Valencian paella in a hands-on three-and-a-half-hour class led by local chefs who grew up cooking it. You'll source seasonal ingredients at Ruzafa Market, learn to build the perfect socarrat (crispy rice base), work with proper Albufera rice and saffron, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside homemade tapas, sangria you've crafted yourself, and local wine. No filler techniques—just the genuine method passed down through generations in Valencia's kitchens.
Highlights
- Shop at Ruzafa Market with locals, skip the tourist zones
- Master socarrat technique from chefs raised on paella
- Cook with Albufera rice and proper saffron balance
- Make sangria whilst your paella simmers
- Feast on your paella with tomato salad and local wine
- Homemade dessert, coffee, and mistela included
What to expect
Start at Ruzafa Market, a working neighbourhood spot where you'll pick vegetables and protein alongside regular shoppers. Back in the kitchen, you'll prep ingredients and learn the technique that separates passable paella from the real thing—particularly nailing that prized caramelised rice crust on the pan's base. As your paella cooks, you'll mix sangria and sample traditional tapas. Once everything's ready, you'll sit to eat your own creation with proper accompaniments: crisp salad, local wine, and homemade pudding to finish.
Good to know
Ruzafa Market doesn't open on Sundays. The class works with small groups and welcomes children (adults must stay with them). Wheelchair access available. Three-and-a-half hours total, including cooking, making sangria, and the meal itself.
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