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Cultural Food Adventure with My First Paella in Valencia - Valencia

Cultural Food Adventure with My First Paella in Valencia

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

4-5 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical effort required, suitable for all levels

Overview

Discover the secrets of Valencian cuisine with a hands-on seafood paella workshop, guided by local chefs in Valencia. From market shopping to cooking your own authentic paella, this experience offers a delicious dive into Spanish culture.

València, Comunidad Valenciana

Seafood Paella Workshop, Tapas & Visit Ruzafa Market

All ages • 3.5 Hours • Great for families!

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About This Adventure

Join "My First Paella" for an immersive culinary adventure where you'll learn to craft an exquisite seafood paella from scratch. Guided by native chefs, explore the vibrant Ruzafa market for fresh ingredients, savor delicious tapas, and enjoy a delightful meal paired with traditional Valencian wines and desserts. A unique cultural experience awaits!

This Paella recipe is more laborious and exquisite, needs a fish and vegetables previous broth, for its elaboration a sauté called "salmorreta" is prepared, before we add the seafood.

Duration

3 Hours and 30 minutes Children from 0-3: Free

About

My First Paella will teach you how to cook a delicious seafood paella. A team of native cooks and assistants who will teach you how cook it in the most enjoyable and amusing way. We will try that you learn all the keys of the paella. We will meet at the door of San Valero Parish. We will go to the Ruzafa market together and we will make the purchase of the fresh products necessary to cook a good paella. While we are making the purchase we will tell you the origin of the paella and customs and culture of the Valencian people.

Later we will walk for 8 minutes to reach the kitchen where the chef will be waiting us with some delicious tapas accompanied by sangria, beer, water ... Then our chef will explain step by step the preparation of the paella and once finished we will sit down to taste it. We will accompany the paella with a Valencian tomato salad, Valencia wines, seasonal fruit, typical Valencian sponge cake, sweet wine and coffee.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Included

  • All ingredients to cook an authentic paella.
  • Sangria, beer solft drinks, water, Valencian DO wine...
  • Manchego cheese and ham welcome.
  • Steamed mussels.
  • Spanish omelette or spicy potatoes “patatas bravas”
  • Olives
  • Cazalla (aniseed brandy)
  • Valencian salad with tomato.
  • Dessert: seasonal fruit
  • Coca de llanda (Typical Valencian sponge cake).
  • Coffee and shot of mistela*.

*Mistela is a dry, very aromatic wine with a low alcohol content, ideal for desert.

Adventure Tips

Arrive early at Ruzafa Market

Getting there early ensures fresh ingredients and a better market experience.

Bring comfortable clothes

Wear clothes suitable for cooking and walking through a busy market.

Reserve in advance

Popular sessions fill up quickly; booking ahead guarantees your spot.

Taste everything

Don’t hesitate to try different tapas and wines offered during the workshop.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Seagulls along the coast
  • Local cats lounging in market stalls

History

Paella originated in the Valencian countryside during the 19th century; it has since become Spain's national dish.

Conservation

The market promotes local, sustainable seafood and seasonal produce to support regional farmers and fishers.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable clothing

Essential

Appropriate for cooking and walking around market stalls.

Reusable tote bag

Helpful for carrying ingredients or souvenirs from the market.

Apron

Protects your clothes while cooking.

Notebook and pen

Useful for taking notes on recipes and tips.