Top Malaga Cooking Classes

In this experience you will learn dishes of Andalusian cuisine, such as ajoblanco and Malaga salad, which we finish with a Paella, the first recipe known in Spain. During the class, the chef will show her clients tips on where to buy good products and sites in Malaga that they should visit, as well as interesting gastronomic sites. They are fun, enjoyable and 100% participatory classes. A minimum of 4 people is required to take the class.

Rather than just eating signature Spanish dishes, learn the art of making perfect Spanish paella directly from a chef during a cooking class and market tour in Malaga. Pick out the ingredients at a vibrant food market, make a traditional paella and 'gazpacho' (chilled soup) with expert instruction, and feast on your creations with your fellow cooks, accompanied by beer or wine. Tastings of popular local snacks are included for an authentic culinary experience.

Taste the eclectic and delicious flavors of Spain’s famous tapas culture during this shopping and cooking lesson in Malaga. Stop by Atarazanas Market to select from an array of fresh, seasonal, products. Depending what you’ve purchased you’ll prepare anything from mouth-watering cod ‘tostón’ to ‘ensalada malagüena’ (salad with mayo and potatoes) or a Spanish-style ‘tortilla’ with eggs before enjoying your creations. A wine or beer, paired to your menu, plus olive oil tasting, pre-meal snack and seasonal fruits, will help complete the feast.

Put on your apron and immerse yourself in the wonderful experience of making an authentic Spanish paella with us. We take a genuine approach, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional spices to bring the dish to life. And remember, you will enjoy eating your culinary creation, so come with an appetite!

Discover the Flavours of Málaga with a Real Andalusian Abuela Join us for a one-of-a-kind cooking class where tradition, flavour, and storytelling come together. In this authentic culinary experience, you’ll cook side by side with a beloved local abuela — a grandmother from Málaga — who has spent over 80 years mastering family recipes passed down through generations. This is not your typical cooking class. It’s an immersion into the heart of Andalusian culture and cuisine, guided by women who carry the true soul of Málaga in their hands. Learn to prepare at least 3 traditional dishes using local ingredients, just like their mothers and grandmothers taught them. Along the way, you’ll hear stories from the pueblo, taste delicious regional tapas, and enjoy a glass of local wine — all in a warm, hands-on atmosphere led by an abuela and a passionate food expert. You can book this activity for a private group from 4 people - 0034 682 897 980

Immerse yourself in the heart of Andalusia for a unique culinary experience, guided by Paco Siles, our paella master. From the picturesque village of Ojen to the serenity of our family finca in the Sierra de las Nieves (protected by UNESCO), discover the secrets of paella, a jewel of Spanish cuisine, in an exceptional natural setting.

Delve deeper into the art of making paella and other Spanish dishes than you could from restaurants or recipes on a private cooking class with a local Benalmadena cook. Meet your host at their private villa and learn the secrets of traditional paella and classics such as gazpacho. Get step-by-step guidance from scratch, enjoy your dishes with drinks, and receive take-home recipes so you can impress the folks back home.

With the help of the chef, you will learn how to make your Paella and learn the main points to succeed and the little tricks to make it tasty. With friends or family, this is an opportunity to bring back in your luggage a know-how that will allow you to revive your Andalusian stay throughout the year.

Enrich both your palate and your cultural knowledge during a private 3-hour walking tour and cookery class in Malaga. ‘Espetada’ (sardines on skewers) are a delicious specialty native to Malaga: this experience gives you the opportunity to tour a local fishing neighborhood and cook freshly grilled sardines on the beach. Additionally, you’ll see handmade boats and traditional arts in Malaga’s Maritime Museum. Enjoy a personalized cultural experience on this private tour.