Traditional Paellas of Valencia – Paella Valenciana (The Authentic Experience)
Join us for an immersive hands-on journey into the world of authentic Spanish paella, guided by Edrick Corban-Banks— Pacific Ambassador to the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana de Sueca, and recipient of the Paeller d’Honor award.
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Sat 19 Sep
- $125.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Saturday
Sat 19 Sep 10:00 - Sat 19 Sep 14:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Participants may enrol for one day only or enjoy the full two-day journey, each day showcasing a different paella tradition.
Saturday – Paella Valenciana (The Authentic Experience) - $125
- Introduction & History: Discover why Paella Valenciana is the only paella recognised as authentic in Spain.
- Hands-On Cooking: Prepare the traditional recipe with chicken, rabbit (or free-range chicken), beans, saffron, and rice — exactly as it is judged in international competition.
- Techniques Learned: Master sofrito timing, stock management, flame control, and the perfect socarrat.
- Shared Table: Sit down together to enjoy your creation in the spirit of Valencian tradition.
Sunday – Arroz con Salmón estilo de Tasmania (Seafood Paella Experience) - $125
- Cultural Background: This paella was born from blending Spanish tradition with New Zealand’s finest local produce.
- Hands-On Cooking: Cook Edrick’s award-winning Tasmanian-style seafood paella, featuring Akaroa salmon, squid, capsicum, and seasonal seafood.
- Techniques Learned: Seafood stock preparation, timing delicate ingredients, and balancing flavours with saffron and sea salt.
- Shared Table: Gather to taste the dish that won international praise, sharing a celebratory Mediterranean meal.
Expected learning outcomes
- Enrol in one day for a single unique paella experience, or both days for the complete masterclass.
- Learn from a chef recognised internationally in Valencia, Spain.
- Gain insight into the heritage and techniques of Spain’s most iconic dish.
- Receive a Certificate of Completion in Paella Valenciana.
- Share in a lively communal table with fellow participants.
Certificate
At the conclusion of the workshop, all participants will receive a personalised certificate recognising successful completion of training in Paella Valenciana — a lasting reminder of their culinary achievement.
About your tutor
With over a decade of international competition, training under Valencia’s greatest paella masters, and years of refining the art here in New Zealand, Edrick brings unmatched expertise, cultural insight, and culinary passion to each session. His credentials include achieving Fourth Place twice at the International Paella Competition in Valencia, receiving the title of Best Paella Outside Valencia, and winning “Best Plate” at Taste of Tasmania for his Tasmanian-style seafood paella featuring Akaroa salmon, as judged by celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda.
