About this tour
Learn to build a proper paella from scratch in a Madrid kitchen, working with saffron, stock, and seafood while a chef guides you through the technique. Three hours of hands-on cooking culminates in eating what you've made, paired with unlimited sangria. You'll leave with written recipes and the confidence to recreate it at home.
Highlights
- Master saffron rice and stock timing from a professional chef
- Build your own paella from ingredient selection to plating
- Unlimited sangria throughout the class
- Take-home recipe cards for future cooking
- Taste your finished paella with wine pairings
- Central Madrid location, easy public transport access
- Wheelchair accessible kitchen and dining space
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working Madrid kitchen where a chef walks you through paella construction in small groups. Expect to handle the pan yourself—stirring the rice, timing the soak, layering proteins. The chef demonstrates technique first, then supervises whilst you cook. Halfway through, sangria appears and keeps flowing. Once your paella is done (around 45 minutes of active cooking), you sit down to eat it whilst the chef explains variations and shares tips. Bring an appetite; portions are generous.
Good to know
Three hours includes cooking and eating. Wear clothes you don't mind splashing. The kitchen is accessible by lift. Strollers are fine for younger children, though the cooking stations may be tight. Nearest metro stops are within a five-minute walk.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.