About this tour
Learn to cook paella and tapas with a Madrid-based chef in this four-hour hands-on class. Working in pairs within a small group of up to 12, you'll prepare a full Spanish meal from scratch, shop for ingredients at a local market (morning sessions), and eat what you've made whilst swapping travel stories. The chef speaks English and will adjust recipes to suit dietary needs. You'll leave with a recipe booklet to recreate these dishes at home.
Highlights
- Shop at a local Madrid market for fresh ingredients
- Cook paella and tapas under expert local chef guidance
- Work in pairs; solo travellers paired with a cooking partner
- Eat your meal with classmates and share travel tales
- Recipes included to cook at home later
- Sangria and wine served throughout the class
- Dietary requirements accommodated with advance notice
What to expect
You'll arrive at the kitchen studio and be paired with a cooking partner (or a friend if you're coming together). The English-speaking chef demonstrates techniques, then guides you step-by-step through preparing your paella and several tapas dishes. Morning classes include a market visit to select ingredients beforehand. Expect practical instruction rather than lecture—your hands will do most of the work. Once everything's cooked, you'll sit down with your group to taste the results, chat about Spanish food culture, and enjoy sangria or wine. The pace is leisurely; this is about learning and sharing, not rushing.
Good to know
Maximum 12 people per session keeps the vibe intimate. Tell them about allergies or dietary preferences when booking—they'll adapt recipes. The venue is wheelchair accessible. No hotel transfers included, but public transport is nearby. Minimum drinking age for wine and sangria is 18. Arrive early enough to locate the kitchen; it's not hotel-based.
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