Market Visit & Paella Cooking Class, Valencia

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Joan G.
May 18, 2024
This was a great experience. Guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny. The market visit was at a smaller market, not Mercat Central, which was okay. In... Read more
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Rachel S.
Jul 08, 2023
Our favorite experience throughout our trip to Spain!
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Michael B.
Jun 23, 2022
This morning we experienced our Local Market and Paella Cooking Class with “My First Paella” and it was very well done. While the attendees are obviously... Read more
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Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable experience in Valencia, the home of Spain's most famous dish (and a global icon) paella. With this experience, you'll immerse yourself in the region's food culture, discover the numerous types of paella, visit city markets, and, eventually, taste your own delicious dish.

Put on your aprons and learn how to prepare an authentic Paella Valenciana on your own with the help of a Spanish chef. You'll make everything from scratch using fresh ingredients and traditional spices. And, of course, you'll eat the paella after you cook, so definitely make sure to arrive on an empty stomach! 

Before diving into crafting the famous dish, you'll start with a visit to the vibrant Ruzafa Local Market, where you'll discover surprising seasonal products of the Valencia region. Learn all about local agriculture and the culinary culture of the city, including the history of paella. Next, head to The Mercado Central, one of the oldest municipal markets in Europe to pick up your ingredients for the workshop.

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3 total ratings, 3 with reviews
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5.0
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Joan
Joan G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 18, 2024
This was a great experience. Guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny. The market visit was at a smaller market, not Mercat Central, which was okay. In the kitchen after we were all put to work with different tasks to make a traditional Venetian paella, and we had fun with others in the group. It’s the first time I’ve geared tomatoes! This is definitely an experience we can bring home with us to share:) Read more

This was a great experience. Guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny. The market visit was at a smaller market, not Mercat Central, which was okay. In the kitchen after we were all put to work with different tasks to make a traditional Venetian paella, and we had fun with others in the group. It’s the first time I’ve geared tomatoes! This is definitely an experience we can bring home with us to share:)

Tips for future travelers

Definitely do this if you’re interested in having Valencian paella. It was delicious! I think this is better than trying to find it at a restaurant, and you might be able to make it yourself at home.

Quality of Experience
Fun and well-organized.
Food
Delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Funny, enthusiastic.
Transport
We walked there.
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Rachel S.
Whitehall Township, PA | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2023
Our favorite experience throughout our trip to Spain! Read more

Our favorite experience throughout our trip to Spain!

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Food
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Michael B.
New Rochelle, NY | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022
This morning we experienced our Local Market and Paella Cooking Class with “My First Paella” and it was very well done. While the attendees are obviously all tourists, the guide/cooking team was very funny, thoughtful, and instructive. We had fun and would recommend it. Read more

This morning we experienced our Local Market and Paella Cooking Class with “My First Paella” and it was very well done. While the attendees are obviously all tourists, the guide/cooking team was very funny, thoughtful, and instructive. We had fun and would recommend it.

Tips for future travelers

It is a touristy thing but a lot of fun

Quality of Experience
the staff
Food
great fun participating in the cooking and then eating what was made
Guides, Drivers and Staff
very friendly

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