Valencia Paella Cooking Classes
Valencia is the birthplace of paella, and a cooking class is a must: learn to make authentic Valencian paella over the fire, often with a Central Market visit, sangría and tapas. A hands-on, delicious way to take home a taste of the city where the dish was born.
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Paella Cooking in Valencia — FAQ
Is Valencia the home of paella?
Yes — paella was born in Valencia, traditionally made with rice, rabbit, chicken and beans (paella valenciana) cooked over an open fire; a cooking class teaches the authentic method.
What do Valencia paella classes include?
Most classes include a Central Market visit for ingredients, hands-on paella cooking over fire, plus sangría, tapas and the meal you’ve made — a fun, tasty experience.
What is authentic Valencian paella?
Authentic paella valenciana uses rice, rabbit, chicken, green beans and butter beans (garrofó), cooked in a wide pan over wood fire — seafood paella is a coastal variation.