Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

About this tour

Learn to cook paella Valenciana in a proper kitchen with instructors who've spent over a decade perfecting the craft. This 2.5-hour session starts at Algiros market—the real shopping ground where locals source ingredients—then moves to the kitchen to build the dish from scratch. You'll prepare traditional paella, a potato and coca omelette, and taste sangria and wine alongside. The school operates Monday to Saturday (closed August). Expect hands-on work, genuine technique, and plenty of chatter in your language.

Highlights

• Browse Algiros market with your instructor on a working morning
• Cook paella Valenciana under expert guidance in a proper kitchen
• Learn the traditional method for potato and coca omelette
• Sample your creations with Spanish sangria and wine
• Small groups with multilingual instructors; no language barriers
• 12+ years' experience dedicated to food tourism

What to expect

You'll start with a 30–40 minute wander through Algiros market, spotting produce and understanding ingredient selection from someone who knows the vendors. Back in the kitchen, you'll work through paella step-by-step: toasting rice, layering stock, managing heat, and finishing with the prized socarrat crust. Expect to get involved—chopping, stirring, tasting—not watching from the sidelines. The potato omelette is quicker and gives you a second win. Instructors crack jokes and keep things relaxed; you're not training for a chef's exam, just picking up genuine skills.

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