The eastern coast of Spain is a land blessed with a rich and varied local cuisine, using the freshest fish and seafood from the Mediterranean combined with exceptional fruits and vegetables.

Paella is, of course, Valencia’s star dish, though its international recognition has turned it into a Spanish icon. But, beyond the significance of a single recipe, Paella represents a traditional technique for cooking endless preparations, combining rice with the most varied ingredients; there’s arroz a banda (with seafood served on the side) arroz negro (black rice – darkened by the ink of the squid) arroz meloso or caldoso (when it is “soupier”), rice with vegetables, seafood, meats, or all of them together…

Treat yourself in Valencia to an exclusive, hands-on cooking class in English at a private cooking school. You’ll be delighted to learn the secrets of preparing the perfect Paella, as well as other local specialties.

Under the guidance of a professional cooking instructor, you’ll prepare a complete regional menu, from starters right through to dessert. Learn all the basics and feel free to ask questions, while you relax and enjoy the fun of cooking! Best of all, when you’re done, sit down and enjoy what you’ve prepared as lunch. Your meal will be accompanied by fine regional wine… and a warm and friendly atmosphere that you’ll never forget!