Traditional Spanish Cooking Class with a Grandmother in Madrid

About this tour

Cook Spanish classics in Antonia's Madrid kitchen, where three generations of family recipes come alive. This three-hour private class with a retired cook and her granddaughter covers foundational dishes—tortilla, gazpacho, paella—alongside stories of Madrid life and Spanish food culture. You'll prepare an authentic meal, taste local wine, and leave with genuine techniques rather than tourist shortcuts.

Highlights

• Learn tortilla, gazpacho, or paella from a lifelong home cook
• Private, customisable class in a working Madrid apartment
• Eat what you cook with Spanish wine included
• Dietary needs accommodated: vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free
• Hear how Madrid families actually eat, not guidebook versions
• Second-floor walk-up; public transport nearby

What to expect

You'll arrive at Antonia's flat and dive straight into prep. Expect hands-on work—chopping, stirring, tasting as you go—rather than demonstration-only. Antonia and Ari talk you through ingredient choices and technique, sharing why they use a particular oil or cut vegetables a certain way. Cooking takes roughly 90 minutes; the remaining time is spent eating together at their table, drinking wine, and discussing Madrid neighbourhoods and Spanish eating habits. The pace is relaxed, focused on building muscle memory and understanding the 'why' behind each step.

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