Spain · COOKING CLASSES
A paella that is not a risotto, a tortilla with the middle still soft. These 15 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 paella, gazpacho, tapas, and dessert in Seville's Triana Market, then enjoy your meal with sangria and two drinks.
“This activity was so much fun! Food was generous and amazing, cook was super knowledgeable and nice, and the overall experience was great. One of our best night in Sevilla, highly recommended!”
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 salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, and paella after touring Seville’s Triana Market with a local chef.
“My mother and I had the best time at this cooking class in the Triana Market during our stay in Seville! Our chef was amazing, super friendly and had a good sense of humor. We learned how to make a traditional Andalusian soup, side dish and paella- all so delicious! Highly recommend if you’re looking for something fun and different to do while in the area.”
Cook Andalusian favorites, tour Seville’s Triana Market, make paella and salmorejo, and enjoy sangria plus two drinks for $88.
“Very funny and interesting. Very good food, fresh products, the chef was very nice and hands on. I loved it, the entire experience was great. A suggestion would be to introduce a photo moment when participants are photgraphed cooking just to have a nice digital memory after. If someone from the staff could allocate 10-15 minutes to take 2-4 pictures to the participants (with participants phones) would be great.”
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.”
Learn paella with a professional chef in Barcelona’s El Raval, then share four courses, cava, wine, and several paella styles at dinner.
“Fantastic experience and so much fun! The chefs were welcoming and funny while teaching us so much. Each couple made their own and then we sat to a lovely dinner tasting each other’s dishes. Lots of wine or other drinks . I am dairy free and they accommodated my needs. What a fun night and a must do! .”
Cook five Spanish dishes in a restored 16th-century windmill in Palma, with a chef, open bar, local flavors, and recipes to take home.
“My teenage daughters and I loved this cooking class! Carlota was a fantastic instructor and she was so much fun! The food was delicious and we loved sharing it with our classmates (4 countries represented in our class). A trip highlight!”
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!”
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