Cooking Class - Paella in a Pan

What You’ll Do

Learn to make this classic Spanish dish alongside other favorite Spanish tapas.

Learn how to make paella, the traditional creamy rice dish native to Spain, in this immersive cooking class. Yours will be made with the traditional short grain arborio rice, chicken and Spanish chorizo. You'll serve it alongside a fresh kale salad made with marcona almonds and sheep's milk Manchego, another Spanish delicacy. Don't forget the patatas bravas, crispy fried potatoes, and rich the olive oil ice cream at the end.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with over 25 years of diverse culinary experience, including formal training at a Le Cordon Bleu affiliate in Chicago. His impressive career spans work in restaurants, private chef roles for athletes and celebrities and extensive time cooking across North America on yachts and sport fishing vessels. Outside the kitchen, Chef Michael enjoys family time and road trips through Baja California, bringing a rich background and vibrant personality to each cooking class he teaches.

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What You’ll Do

Learn to make this classic Spanish dish alongside other favorite Spanish tapas.

Learn how to make paella, the traditional creamy rice dish native to Spain, in this immersive cooking class. Yours will be made with the traditional short grain arborio rice, chicken and Spanish chorizo. You'll serve it alongside a fresh kale salad made with marcona almonds and sheep's milk Manchego, another Spanish delicacy. Don't forget the patatas bravas, crispy fried potatoes, and rich the olive oil ice cream at the end.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Chuck Yoneda

Chuck Yoneda

08 Jun 2025

Class was cancelled just before leaving to go to the paella cooking class. They told my wife the chef was sick and offered to reschedule but half of our group of six is visiting from out-of-town. Could not be helped, but still disappointed.

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AJ

AJ

29 Jul 2025

Chef L. J was great. Making macarons is very complex, and while it was a bit rushed at times and hard to follow the instructions, we were still able to finish in about 3 hours.
Kate De Leon

Kate De Leon

14 Jul 2025

This class was very nice and fun! It was informative and very good & tasteful! The only thing is that we were told we were going to be sent the recipe and I have yet to receive it which is upsetting since I want to re make it! :)