Paella Experience: Andalusian Culinary Secrets

Join Chef María José for a hands-on Andalusian Paella experience at a family farm. Savor traditional dishes and learn culinary secrets. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Las Marías - Experience a hands-on demonstration of how to prepare the traditional Paella of Andalusian Grandmothers, which you’ll enjoy along with classic starters, drinks, and dessert.
    Discover the secrets and unique traditions of Andalusian culture.
    We’ll welcome you with a delightful Sangria, made with local wine, fruits, and citrus from our…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Typical starters of local production. - Steamed mussels.
    Fresh and cured cheeses.
    Olives.
    Ham and Iberian Sausages.
    Artisan breads.
  • Andalusian grandmother’s paella - Paella de la Abuela Andaluza (Seafood, Meat or Vegetarian) made with fresh products and traditional techniques.
  • Traditional Estepona desserts - Locally produced artisan pastries.
Additional Information

We will give you a practical demonstration of the preparation of the Typical Paella of the Andalusian grandmothers, which you will taste along with traditional starters, drinks and dessert.
I will attend to you myself. Hi, I’m María José, La María, Haute Cuisine Chef at the Culinary Institute of Barcelona (CIB), of Latin blood and Andalusian roots.
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Location
Las Marías
Camino Nicola
Search in Google Maps "Las Marías" Take the highway from Marbella to Estepona. You pass Hospiten, you will see the km sign. 1064, continue 300 m. and take the Camino de Nicola to the right. Exactly 1 km. 100m. from the highway is our entrance marked with a couple of blue signs.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Arne
Nov 2, 2025
Paella experience with more taste - A very interesting and immersive presentation of the farm and the family's historical recipe and technique for making a paella, which normally seems to be very tedious. Paella we ate was very tasty but the paella color we got used to was missing. Why was the saffron color missing? Paella was commonplace. Saffron is very expensive.
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Josephine
Oct 1, 2025
Chef Cooking Paella Demonstration - This was one of the best things we did while in Spain. Maria and her husband Rafael were very welcoming and were great hosts throughout the day. We started with Sangria, Iberico ham, and cheese for a starter all while Maria, our host, started the hot appetizer which was mushrooms in garlic sauce, it was delicious! Maria then started the preparation for the seafood Paella, I appreciated the fact that she showed us every ingredient and each step in making the paella. She took her time allowing time for those who took notes and for us to ask questions and take pictures. She also provided the history of the paellas origin, she had us taste the broth before and after final seasoning and the end result was delicious! everyone enjoyed it and everyone got to have seconds as well as wine produced by Rafaels family with the meal and coffee and pastries afterwards. No one left there hungry, and my husband and I for one left there feeling like we made a new friend in Maria and Rafael. I highly recommend it.
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U2868pwcarolg
Sep 22, 2025
An experience that can't be missed! - This was one of the best tours we've been on in a long time. Maria and Raphael were wonderful and friendly hosts. The cooking instruction and food was exceptional but what made the tour was the personal conversations and stories shared by all. Enjoying the best paella we've ever had and good wine, sitting around the outdoor family table with the other guests (and Maria's 2 lovely dogs), made for the perfect day. Maria's even drove us to a taxi stand herself when the Uber got lost! Best hostess ever. Highly recommend!
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15franciscod
Aug 21, 2025
After being the first Spaniards in this course, we can only recommend it. We have felt welcomed as a family. - Hostess Maria Jose and Anita her assistant deserve a 10. Of the best experiences of courses we have lived..
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Z7725fsamandam
Jul 20, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - Just the a wonderful experience! Maria, Rafael & Anita were the most welcoming hosts. We learned so much and felt like family. Food was amazing!
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Hlddsttr
Jul 20, 2025
Fantastic experience - We were very well received by the las Marias family and the food was great! A very nice experience and met super nice people. Definitely highly recommended.
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Cool4cat
Jul 10, 2025
For the love of Paella - We were welcomed and felt at home immediately. I love Paella and make it regularly and I not only enjoyed the experience but learned so much too. Maria and Rafael know no limits to their generosity, they with Anita are the best people you can find. You are in their home and you are made to feel like guests not customers We have vacationed on this coast for years and this is by far the best and memorable activity we’ve taken part in Try it …. You’ll have no regrets Thank you and love to you all Maria x
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P3714xusimonh
Jun 30, 2025
Paella Cooking at Las Marias - Agree with the other comments! This was a really great time with my family. Food was amazing and we all learned how to improve our paella cooking skills. Maria made it fun and entertaining. Highly recommend.
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Coastal743801
Jun 16, 2025
Paella cooking demonstration on a family farm with lunch and drinks. - We had a wonderful afternoon. Maria Jose demonstrated the cooking of a traditional seafood paella. We enjoyed appetisers and sangria, met new friends and were treated to a potted history of the farm and paella. Would highly recommend.
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Joanne067
Jun 14, 2025
Authentic paella class - Wow , amazing experience. Beautiful settings. We was met by Maria , her team and friendliest dog. So much local information and traditions given, delicious food. Recommend 100%.
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From $103
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).