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Host: Jose

Valencia, Spain

USD
$88 per person

Authentic Spanish Cooking Class in Valencia with a Local Chef

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Jose

Jose is a passionate, native Valencian chef with over a decade of experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Valencia. After exploring cuisines from around the world he is excited to get back to his roots to share the culinary traditions of his hometown Valencia. His favorite dish to cook is rice - the Arabs brought rice to Valencia centuries ago and Jose is excited to the share different ways that Valencians have adapted rice into their cuisine. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays but Jose believes everyday is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencia paella if your experience is during the day. Most importantly, Jose's goal is to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences that evoke emotions and leave a lasting impression. Jose is looking forward to learning about other people's cultures and teaching his guests how to cook and enjoy traditional Valencian cuisine while sharing culinary tips and techniques.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-4 guests) Immerse yourself in a Valencian culinary experience in the kitchen of local chef José Rodríguez, located just steps away from Valencia's old town. Begin by crafting a unique and refreshing sangria. Next, delve into the world of rice and paella (its history, culture, and tradition), learning the secrets and tricks that will not only help you master paella but also cook any dish you desire at home. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays in Valencia - Jose believes that every day is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencian paella! While your paella cooks, skewer a pintxo such as the humble gilda (briny olives with pickled peppers and anchovies) and learn to make two tapas from scratch. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Jose at the dining table. Your meal concludes with a creamy mousse for dessert as well as cremaet, considered a Valencian must-try for coffee lovers!

Notes: Sangria or beer or wine or soft drinks are included in the price of your experience. If you've had enough paella and would like to try another Valencian favorite for lunch, please let Jose know ahead of time and you will learn to cook arroz al horno (another lesser-known Valencian delight, rice cooked in the oven with pork ribs, sausages, potatoes, and tomatoes) instead. Or arros negre (black rice) with seafood and squid ink.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sangria or Agua de Valencia
  • Choose 2 of 4 tapas: Galician-style octopus, Iberian ham and tomato toast, Salmorejo with tuna, Coca dacsa with cream cheese, smoked sardines and basil
  • Traditional Valencian paella (meat based), arroz del senyoret (seafood paella), vegetarian paella (with seasonal vegetables) or duck, mushroom, and asparagus paella
  • Dessert of Horchata de Chufa Mousse topped with a Valencian pastry
  • Cremaet, Valencian style rum and cinnamon infused coffee
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Jose's passion for Valencian cuisine is simply wonderful! It is a unique opportunity to learn to cook from a fun and native Valencian trained at the Michelin-starred restaurant El Poblet in Valencia.

AV, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

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Jose

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $88 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $88 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm

Meet Jose

Jose is a passionate, native Valencian chef with over a decade of experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Valencia. After exploring cuisines from around the world he is excited to get back to his roots to share the culinary traditions of his hometown Valencia. His favorite dish to cook is rice - the Arabs brought rice to Valencia centuries ago and Jose is excited to the share different ways that Valencians have adapted rice into their cuisine. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays but Jose believes everyday is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencia paella if your experience is during the day. Most importantly, Jose's goal is to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences that evoke emotions and leave a lasting impression. Jose is looking forward to learning about other people's cultures and teaching his guests how to cook and enjoy traditional Valencian cuisine while sharing culinary tips and techniques.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-4 guests) Immerse yourself in a Valencian culinary experience in the kitchen of local chef José Rodríguez, located just steps away from Valencia's old town. Begin by crafting a unique and refreshing sangria. Next, delve into the world of rice and paella (its history, culture, and tradition), learning the secrets and tricks that will not only help you master paella but also cook any dish you desire at home. Paella is typically eaten with friends and family on Sundays in Valencia - Jose believes that every day is a Sunday and is excited to share with you how to cook a traditional Valencian paella! While your paella cooks, skewer a pintxo such as the humble gilda (briny olives with pickled peppers and anchovies) and learn to make two tapas from scratch. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Jose at the dining table. Your meal concludes with a creamy mousse for dessert as well as cremaet, considered a Valencian must-try for coffee lovers!

Notes: Sangria or beer or wine or soft drinks are included in the price of your experience. If you've had enough paella and would like to try another Valencian favorite for lunch, please let Jose know ahead of time and you will learn to cook arroz al horno (another lesser-known Valencian delight, rice cooked in the oven with pork ribs, sausages, potatoes, and tomatoes) instead. Or arros negre (black rice) with seafood and squid ink.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sangria or Agua de Valencia
  • Choose 2 of 4 tapas: Galician-style octopus, Iberian ham and tomato toast, Salmorejo with tuna, Coca dacsa with cream cheese, smoked sardines and basil
  • Traditional Valencian paella (meat based), arroz del senyoret (seafood paella), vegetarian paella (with seasonal vegetables) or duck, mushroom, and asparagus paella
  • Dessert of Horchata de Chufa Mousse topped with a Valencian pastry
  • Cremaet, Valencian style rum and cinnamon infused coffee
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Jose's passion for Valencian cuisine is simply wonderful! It is a unique opportunity to learn to cook from a fun and native Valencian trained at the Michelin-starred restaurant El Poblet in Valencia.

AV, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $88 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $88 Not offered
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 6:00pm-10:00pm
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