"Absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Seville! The rooftop setting with Cathedral views was stunning... This is not just a class — it's a true local experience we'll never forget."
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Meet your host
Fernando — the Sevillano your reviews keep talking about
Fernando Molina is a Seville local who spent years living abroad — long enough to know exactly how it feels to be the traveler at the table, and to see how far the "paella" served around the world drifts from the real thing.
So he came home and built the experience he wished existed: a private rooftop in the Casco Antiguo, the Cathedral in front of you, and the authentic recipe taught hands-on, entirely in English. He doesn't just teach you to cook — guests leave with his stories of Seville, his restaurant recommendations, and a recipe they actually make back home.
"Fernando was brilliant — he went above and beyond to ensure everyone was involved. We learnt lots of tips on how to cook the perfect paella whilst sipping on sangria." Megan S · United Kingdom · TripAdvisor
What travelers say
Ranked among the best things to do in Seville by travelers from around the world, Paella Legacy is loved for the hands-on cooking, the rooftop Cathedral views, and the social atmosphere. We're proud to have 700+ reviews from travelers visiting Seville.
"While the paella was absolutely delicious (we went back for seconds and thirds), the entire evening was just so special... a meal in the most spectacular setting."
"The view takes your breath away. The food was perfect. Do not pass this up!"
"What a special evening — the breathtaking view of the Seville Cathedral, learning to make a proper paella from a kind and talented chef, meeting new people and savouring the dish we prepared."
"This was so fun! From beginning to end, Fernando ensured we had a great experience — and the view from his terrace is spectacular!"
"Fernando showed us the tips and tricks not only on cooking a paella the 'Sevilla' way, but also making sangria the 'Sevilla' way. A perfect rooftop cooking experience!"
Everything you'll experience
Cook your own paella from scratch
With your own hands, fresh ingredients, and a chef guiding you step by step.
Sip artisan sangria while the rice cooks
A Spanish ritual that travelers from around the world love.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Cathedral from a private rooftop
Something you will never get in a restaurant.
Connect with international travelers
Small, intimate groups – warm and genuinely social atmosphere.
Have unforgettable photos cooking with the Cathedral in the background
The perfect moment of your trip.
Take home a recipe for life
You'll make it back home and remember Seville every time you taste it.
The Paella Legacy experience
If you're looking for unique things to do in Seville, this is it. No cooking school classrooms. No crowds of 20+. Just 10 people, one rooftop, and the Seville skyline. Here's what makes this one of the top experiences in Seville:
A private rooftop with Cathedral views
An exclusive location that very few travelers know about.
A bilingual local chef
We guide you in English so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
The authentic Spanish recipe
You learn how locals really make paella — not the version mass tours teach.
100% hands-on and immersive
You're not here to watch — you're here to cook and have a great time.
An intimate atmosphere
Only 10 people. No crowds. No tourist chaos.
Diet-Friendly Experience
Dietary & Cultural Adaptations
Dietary & Cultural Adaptations
Our standard recipe is:
- ✔ 100% Gluten Free
- ✔ Pork free
Under request we can adapt to:
- ✔ Vegetarians and vegans
- ✔ Halal & Kosher chicken
- ✔ Non-alcoholic drinks
We want everyone to enjoy the experience comfortably and without concerns — no matter their dietary, cultural or religious preferences.
Only 10 spots per session
Seville's busiest nights sell out days in advance
We keep groups small on purpose. When those 10 spots are gone, they're gone.
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Choose your experience
Both include the full meal, the sangria, and the rooftop. The only question is whether you share it — or keep it all to yourselves.
Group experience
Perfect for solo travelers, friends, or couples
- ✔ Full 1h 30min class
- ✔ Rooftop with Cathedral views
- ✔ Artisan sangria marinated over 24h
- ✔ Local appetizers
- ✔ Fresh ingredients and full equipment
- ✔ Bilingual Local Chef
- ✔ Full paella cooked by you
- ✔ Amazing photo opportunities
- ✔ Downloadable recipe
- ✔ International atmosphere
- × Rooftop reserved just for you
- × Chef dedicated 100% to your group
- × Total schedule flexibility
- × Tips for Premium Photos
- × Children welcome
- × Intimate, personalized atmosphere
- × Exclusive team attention
*This experience is conducted entirely in English to keep the group connected.
Private experience
Perfect for couples, families, and special celebrations
- ✔ Full 1h 30min class
- ✔ Rooftop with Cathedral views
- ✔ Artisan sangria marinated over 24h
- ✔ Local appetizers
- ✔ Fresh ingredients and full equipment
- ✔ Bilingual Local Chef
- ✔ Full paella cooked by you
- ✔ Amazing photo opportunities
- ✔ Downloadable recipe
- ✔ Rooftop reserved just for you
- ✔ Chef dedicated 100% to your group
- ✔ Total schedule flexibility
- ✔ Tips for Premium Photos
- ✔ Children welcome
- ✔ Intimate atmosphere
- ✔ Exclusive team attention
*Price for the full group (up to 10 people).
Pick your date & book right here
Don't see availability for your date?
Select your date in the calendar above and join the waiting list — spots often open up as plans change, and when there's enough interest we may add a new class time for that day. You'll be notified the moment a place becomes available.
Book today and get 3 free bonuses
1. Downloadable Recipes
(BONUS Gazpacho & Spanish Omelette)
So you can recreate the magic at home.
2. Access to the Official "Paella Legacy" Playlist
Bring the rooftop vibe home. Perfect for cooking, dining with friends, or reliving the moment.
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With 700+ reviews and 10,000+ international travelers served, Paella Legacy consistently ranks as Seville's top-rated culinary experience. What sets it apart is the combination of a private rooftop overlooking the Seville Cathedral, genuinely intimate groups of no more than 10 people, and a local English-speaking chef who guides you through an authentic Spanish recipe from start to finish.
The group experience is €177 per person and the private experience — exclusive rooftop for your group, up to 10 people — is €1,770 flat. Both include everything: all ingredients, equipment, artisan sangria, local appetizers, the paella you cook — which is your meal — and a take-home recipe. No dinner reservation needed after the class. The best rate is always available when booking directly at paellalegacy.com.
Classes run 7 days a week, year-round, and last approximately 90 minutes. The experience is conducted entirely in English and requires zero prior cooking experience. Dietary adaptations — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free — are available on request at no extra charge.
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Frequently asked questions
You don't need experience. 80% of our guests have never cooked paella... and they end up making one that surprises everyone.
At a restaurant, they serve you paella. Here, you create it, cook it, smell it, taste it, and celebrate it.
We're the opposite of a massive tour. It's intimate, real, and personal.
Perfect. Choose the Group experience. Most people who join solo end up making friends.
Everything: ingredients, private rooftop, sangria, appetizers, a bilingual chef, photos, your recipe — and your meal. You cook your paella and then you eat it. The paella you make IS your meal. Between the appetizers, sangria, and a full paella, most guests leave completely satisfied. No dinner reservation needed after.
No. You cook a full paella and eat it on the rooftop. Add the welcome appetizers and artisan sangria and you have a complete evening. Most guests tell us it was one of the best meals of their trip.
Yes. Because it's not just cooking — it's the view, the music, the atmosphere, and the story you take home.
In the group experience: no. In the private experience: yes — it's perfect for families.
Absolutely. Our rooftop is designed for comfort in every season - we create the perfect atmosphere whether it's a sunny spring day or a crisp winter evening.
Unfortunately not. The space is on the third floor with no elevator access.
Group: Shared with up to 10 people, specific day/time. Private: Exclusive for your group, flexible schedule.
The best paella you'll have in Seville is the one you cook yourself. At Paella Legacy, you learn the authentic recipe from a local chef on a private rooftop with Cathedral views — it's a completely different experience from ordering paella at a restaurant, and our 10,000+ guests consistently say it's the highlight of their trip.
Absolutely. The entire experience is conducted in English. Our local chef guides you through every step clearly, making it fully accessible regardless of your Spanish level. Travelers from the US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and dozens of other countries join us every week.
Yes. Our Private Experience (€1,770 for up to 10 people) gives your group exclusive access to the rooftop, a dedicated bilingual chef, and full schedule flexibility. It's perfect for families, corporate groups, celebrations, hen parties, and anyone who wants the entire rooftop to themselves.
Destination wedding guests in Seville love the Paella Legacy experience — cooking paella on a rooftop with the Cathedral right there, joining an international group of travelers, and leaving with a personalised apron bearing the couple's names and date. Every guest books their own day independently. No group coordination needed. See the wedding guest experience →
If your date shows no availability, select it in the booking calendar and join the waiting list. Spots often open up as plans change, and when there's enough interest we may add a new class time for that day. You'll be notified by email the moment a place becomes available — so it's always worth joining.
Beyond the Cathedral, Alcázar and a flamenco show, one of the most unique things to do in Seville is a hands-on rooftop paella cooking class — you cook a real Spanish paella with a local chef on a private terrace overlooking the Cathedral, then eat it as your dinner with artisan sangria. It's consistently rated among the most memorable experiences in the city, with 700+ five-star reviews. For the full picture, read our local's guide to the best things to do in Seville.
Our rooftop cooking class runs at 7:30pm daily. You cook paella at sunset with Cathedral views, enjoy sangria and appetizers, and share dinner with a small international group — an unforgettable Seville evening that replaces a restaurant reservation. See more things to do in Seville at night and beyond in our local guide.
Yes — it's a romantic, memorable Seville experience. You cook together at sunset on a private terrace with Cathedral views, then dine on the paella you made with artisan sangria. It's a favourite for anniversaries, honeymoons and special occasions.
Everyone takes part hands-on, it works for all ages and skill levels, and the small-group rooftop setting makes it social and fun. Private bookings give your whole group exclusive use of the rooftop — ideal for celebrations, reunions and trips together.
Planning the rest of your trip to Seville?
Read our free local's guide to the best things to do in Seville — top sights, where to eat, and the best day trips, written by our founder Fernando, a Sevillian.