Alicante: paella cooking class with market visit, tapas and wine
Hands-on paella class with a local chef in Alicante: shop at the market, cook your paella (meat, seafood or vegetarian) and eat it with tapas, wine and sangria. Rated 4.9/5 from 514 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Visit a local market
- Hands-on class with a chef
- Meat, seafood or vegetarian paella
- Tapas, wine and sangria
- Recipes to take home
Our take
At 4.9/5 it's one of Alicante's top-rated experiences: market, chef, your own paella and drinks included for under €50. Perfect for a rainy morning or a special lunch.
What's included
- Market visit
- Paella cooking class with a local chef
- Selection of traditional tapas
- Local wines, sangria and drinks
- Paella
- Recipes
Not included
- Hotel pickup
Good to know
What to bring
- An appetite
- Comfortable clothes
Things to keep in mind
- Vegetarian and vegan options available
- The class is in Spanish and English
Meeting point
Central Alicante (depending on the option).
The exact spot depends on the option; it's in your confirmation.
The experience
What you will see
- A local Alicante market.
- A kitchen where you make paella step by step.
- Local tapas and wines.
How it works
You meet the chef, buy ingredients at the market and head to the kitchen to make paella while tasting tapas and wine. At the end you eat it together.
Who I recommend it for
- Cooking lovers.
- Couples and groups of friends.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who just wants to eat without cooking.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to cook?
Is there a vegetarian option?
Do we eat what we cook?
Which market do we visit?
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