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.

Customer Ratings
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Malcolm_r
May 2, 2025
OMG this was amazing - We can’t say enough great things about this outing, especially our guide, Marina. We were just two, but the group was 11 people. Just the right size. The trip through the market was fun and meeting the vendors providing the ingredients was enlightening But the highlight was the cooking class. Just the 11 of us , plus Marina, all becoming friends. Marina guided us in the cooking. We, the attendees did the preparation and the cooking. We’ve been on a lot of different cooking tours, but this was very special. We highly recommend this tour and especially Marina the guide, the mentor and now our friend. We could go on, but if you want the best experience in Alicante, sign up now for Marina’s cooking class. Malcolm and Susanne
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Relax559633
Apr 27, 2025
Keith and Odina in Alicante - The event exceeded all expectations. The host was extremely knowledgeable. She also new everybody at the market! The resulting Paella we cooked was a s good as any restaurants'..If your have time do not miss this event, it's simply brilliantx
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Kathrynd309
Apr 5, 2025
Great experience - This was a fun delicious experience. My daughter and I met some fun people and the arroz dishes turned out perfect. I would do it again.
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Gerry
Mar 10, 2025
Paella cooking in Alicante - Took this cooking course in Alicante and had a great time. We started out by touring the market and buying ingredients for our paella. The course itself was very informative. Learnt how to clean certain vegetables and seafood that we do not have back home. Great experience, good food and wine. I will highly recommend this tour to friends.
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Harpreet_b
Mar 8, 2025
Very gun experience. Learner a lot - Marina was fantastic as a host and was very polite, well spoken and very accommodating. She took her time to take into account of all the guests requirements. She explained everything really well and made sure everyone from our group had a lot of fun!!!! We will take back what we have learned and start putting it into practice!
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Dominique_r
Mar 7, 2025
Sandra, our guide was... - Sandra, our guide was personable, very friendly; the food preparation was very complete ; highly recommend this activity
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Paulr375
Feb 24, 2025
Well worth doing - Excellent experience. Marina was very informative and helped with many things in the market as well as getting us all involved in the preparation and cooking.
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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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From $23
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).