Alicante Paella Cooking Class

Join an Alicante Paella Cooking Class for a market tour, hands-on cooking, and wine pairing. Perfect for all skill levels and solo travelers or groups.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Market Steps - Alicante meeting point - Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary traditions of Alicante with our exclusive experience!
    Start your journey with a guided visit to the bustling local market, where you ll be discovering the freshest ingredients as you learn about the rich history of the Mediterranean cuisine.
    Next, roll up your…
What's Included
  • Hands-on paella cooking class with a local chef
  • Visit to a local market to buy ingredients
  • Local wines, sangría, and beverages
  • Selection of traditional tapas
  • Recipes to take home
  • English/Spanish speaking guide
  • Meat, seafood, and vegetarian paella options
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Authentic Local Engagement Unlike typical cooking classes, this experience starts with a visit of the local market. This not only offers a chance to see and select the freshest local ingredients but also provides an immersive look into the vibrant culture and daily life of Alicante for a cultural immersion. Hands-On Learning with a Local Chef Being…

Location
Central Market Steps - Alicante meeting point
Avenida Alfonso El Sabio
We are meeting at the main facade of the central market, located outside, on the iconic steps. In front of the avenue Alfonso el Sabio n10.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carine
Feb 21, 2025
Cooking class in Alicante - It was a great experience going shopping at the market, meeting the locals and learning about the secret ingredients to make arroz.
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X4594rqabbies
Feb 7, 2025
Incredible experience - a must do activity when in Alicante - This was amazing, and so much more than I expected! Marina was an incredible host, her charm, wit and knowledge just made the experience so much better. I attended as a solo traveller and felt quite nervous but was put right at ease, with Marina and the rest of the group (who were also lovely people!). Our rice tasted brilliant and I'm so impressed. I'd recommend this to anyone who visits Alicante. Even if cooking "isn't your thing" do it anyway! the experience is so worth it. Also super value for money! The red wine and tasty snacks made it all the better. Bonus point all the ingredients and snacks were all locally sourced!!
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Helena8736723
Jan 19, 2025
Unforgettable Food and Culture - If you're in Alicante, don't miss this paella class! Visiting the Central Market was a treat—we got to see where locals shop and taste amazing tapas and wines. The cooking class was hands-on and so much fun. The paella turned out incredible, and we left feeling like we'd experienced the heart of Spanish cuisine.
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Jamesdv77
Jan 19, 2025
The Perfect Spanish Experience - This was more than just a cooking class—it was a full cultural immersion. Starting at the Central Market, we explored the vibrant stalls and learned about traditional Spanish ingredients. The tapas and wines were outstanding, and the paella we made was absolutely delicious. The instructors made it fun and easy to follow. A perfect activity for anyone visiting Alicante!
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Albertcw7796qx
Jan 19, 2025
A Must-Do in Alicante! - We had an amazing time during this paella class! The visit to the Central Market was a fantastic start to the experience. We learned about local ingredients, tasted delicious tapas, and even sampled some incredible wines. The highlight, of course, was preparing and eating the best paella we've ever had. The hosts were friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole day unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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416estefaniaf
Jan 19, 2025
Recommended 100 x 100 - Recommended 100 x 100 to everyone. We loved it. Very well organized, prepared and an excellent result. To repeat.
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Bradleycx5442hc
Jan 17, 2025
Amazing time - Marina was extremely helpful and gave us a deep insight into Spanish cooking. The market tour was a great start to our class and we thoroughly enjoyed it. She would answer any questions we had, on or off topic and made us laugh. She also went out of her way to tailor the experience to any dietary requirements, preferences or even extra things we would like. The preparation and the cooking was really good and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Very happy and would definitely recommend. 😁
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Lindylootravels
Jan 11, 2025
Excellent Experience - We loved this experience. It was interesting and informative. Marina met us at the market where we shopped for ingredients. We then walked to the tasting club where we prepared snacks and cooked a wonderful Arroz Alicantino washed down with a lovely white wine. We were the only 2 people on the course that day but we were made to feel very welcome and extremely relaxed. Marina is a credit to the company, she is friendly, knowledgeable and her English is impeccable. She also gave us lots of recommendations and advice for whilst we are in the Alicante area. 10/10 experience and we will have no hesitation in booking another experience with The Tasting Club when we are back in the area.
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Angelika
Jan 10, 2025
Great paella course - highly recommended - The course was super organized and Marina was a great instructor. The location was very pleasant and functional and was close to the market where the event started.
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Debra_m
Dec 15, 2024
Highly recommend! - This was not only educational but a super fun experience! I’m not sure if I’ll ever make paella again (there’s a lot of steps and I’m a lazy cook), but I certainly appreciate the dish. Highly recommend!
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