Spain · COOKING CLASSES
A paella that is not a risotto, a tortilla with the middle still soft. These 13 classes are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones start with the market.
Shop Barcelona’s Boqueria Market with a chef, prepare tapas and seafood paella, mix sangria, and eat well in a three-hour cooking class.
“The trip to the market to buy the fresh seafood. Actually everything was great.”
Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning from a local chef in a small group.
“We had an amazing time at the Paella Barcelona Experience! The market visit was fun and informative, the tapas and sangria were delicious, and the cooking class itself was easy to follow and super engaging. We enjoyed working with Alberto! He created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and the paella we made turned out incredible. A perfect mix of culture, cooking, and great food. Highly recommend!”
Cook tapas, seafood paella, and sangria in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria with a local chef. A practical, social food experience.
“From start to finish - Andreas looked after our group with care, humour and so much knowledge! Going to the market was awesome but his cooking tips were unparalleled. This might have been my favourite day in Barcelona!!”
Cook paella or tapas, shop a Madrid market, make sangria, and eat your meal in a small English-language class of 12.
“Cooking class with Elisa was lots of fun. Clear instructions were given for this hands on class. Tapas recipes were simple. Enjoyed meeting other class participants.”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a four-hour hands-on class.
“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about it.”
Cook paella in Madrid, share a five-course meal, and sample five Spanish wines in a lively, hands-on class at The Cooking Clubhouse.
“This class was absolutely terrific . The instructor really made the class fun . Plenty of drinks ,food was delicious, and we acttually cooked the paella.”
Cook Valencian paella with local chefs, shop at Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and a shared meal in Valencia.
“It was a great and unique experience learning the historical culture and cuisine of Paella. Would highly recommend for those who are traveling solo or with a group.”
Cook authentic Valencian paella, shop Central Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, and dessert in a hands-on four-hour Valencia class.
“Extraordinary experience! Daniel and Julia did a fantastic job. Especially the small guided tour to and through the Central Market by Daniel was very informative and entertaining as was also the whole cooking class. We can highly recommend ho book this event!”
Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning recipes to take home.
“My partner and I really enjoyed the experience. A small and intimate setting with people from all over and didn’t feel left out just because I didn’t eat meat or dairy.”
Cook tapas and paella in Madrid after shopping at Mercado de Antón Martín, with market ingredients, drinks, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.
“So much fun. Andrea was awesome. Food was great but meeting other participants was the best! Awesome!”
Cook four Spanish tapas, enjoy a six-course dinner, and pair five wines in a lively three-hour Madrid class at The Cooking Clubhouse.
“This was a very fun cooking class! Learning to flambé was a blast and made for some fantastic photo ops. It’s fun because you make a few small dishes so you get to eat along the way. It was so well organized with our hosts cleaning up as we went answering questions and serving wine. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Madrid”
Learn Alicante-style paella at the Central Market with local guides, tapas, wine, and a hands-on cooking class for $59.28.
“Good fun. Great guide in Andrea. Not quite as much actual shopping as expected but went to several stall in a great market..very clean and organized . Once you get comfortable with your group it was great. I do recommend it and would do it again.”
Cook seafood paella, make sangria, shop at Ruzafa Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and Valencian culture in Valencia.
“Learned many things, besides preparing a Paella. Ana and Cristina took good care of us. We also went to the market and met the vendors. Another chef was involved in the other group that prepared a paella valenciana.”
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