Top Spain Classes & Workshops

Avoid crowded restaurants and learn to make an authentic paella in its birthplace—Valencia. Join this evening class and master traditional techniques such as "socarrat," the prized crispy rice crust. Plus, sample tapas and learn to make a classic sangria. Then, sit down to your homemade meal, complete with sides and dessert.

Learn to make a traditional paella in Valencia - the home of this famous dish! Meet your guide and start the experience with a stroll around Mercado Central de Valencia to buy your fresh ingredients. You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella course with a professional chef who will teach you all the tips and tricks. Everyone will have their own cooking station (between 1-3 people) and the chef will guide you through, step-by-step, to make your own authentic paella. Get ready to have some fun, learning the classic Valencia recipe with a glass of wine in hand. Then after your hard work, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.

Unlike other cooking experiences that can be packed full of people, this Barcelona small-group cooking class lets you master the art of Spanish paella in an intimate setting. First, hit up a local market with your chef-guide to pick up fresh ingredients. Once back at the studio, drink local wines and craft your own paella. Come hungry and create a full meal—with skills to take home.

Head inside Seville’s historic Triana Market (Mercado de Triana) to learn tips and tricks you can’t get from videos at this hands-on cooking class. After exploring the vibrant market, nibble on olives and enjoy two drinks as you help your chef prepare a three-course meal of Spanish signatures, from paella to Seville specialties such as spinach and chickpea tapa. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labors.

Experience a piece of the culture of southern Spain with a flamenco dancing lesson in Seville. Part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, flamenco is an art form born in Spain's Andalusia region. At the city center, you'll learn basic flamenco movements and perform a dance in traditional clothing, just like the professionals do.

Experience Barcelona's food scene in a more immersive way than by simply booking a restaurant meal. Instead, learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with the hands-on help of a chef, then share a hearty meal of classic local cuisine that you've helped make. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, and you begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market before heading to a professional teaching kitchen.

Learn how to make traditional Seville mosaics with this private art class. Enjoy personalized attention and work at your own pace as you get to know the history and creative methods to make the mosaics. Work with provided materials and take your art home at the end of the class.

Learn about the history of olive oil and gain insight into production processes at the oldest working olive mill in Mallorca. On this private tour, the owners will welcome you into their home as you discover the traditional method of pressing, see a 1,000-year-old olive tree, and treat your senses to a delicious brunch consisting of local delicacies. An hour of learning, tasting, and indulging awaits you.

Experience an exhilarating flamenco performance at Barcelona’s legendary Tablao Flamenco Cordobes. Cheer on a talented troupe of flamenco dancers as a unique display of agility, passion, and energy is demonstrated on stage. Take in the lively atmosphere of one of Spain’s most famous flamenco venues and opt to enjoy a traditional Spanish buffet or refreshing drink while watching the show.

Avoid tourist traps and learn to master one of Spain's most storied dishes—the ever-popular seafood paella—during this cooking class in Valencia. With all equipment provided, it's easy to follow your guide's step-by-step instructions. Shop for ingredients at the hip Ruzafa Market, then enjoy a sangria-making workshop while your paella simmers. Finish by feasting on your creations with newfound friends.

Go in-depth with Spanish cooking during this half-day cooking class in Mallorca. With a professional chef as your guide, you'll learn about the local cuisine and Spain's culinary history while preparing a meal. Complete some easy recipes that you can take home to prepare for your friends and family after your trip. After the meal prep, sit down with your fellow classmates and a nice Spanish wine to dine and chat.

Visit a Menorcan farm dairy on your vacation, and try your hand at making the island’s renowned Mahon-Menorca cheese. Discover the entire farm-to-table process and the traditional production methods used in artisanal dairy production. Explore the milking facilities, the aging room filled with cheese wheels, and enjoy a tasting of several cheese varieties.

Valencia is the unquestioned home of paella. Avoid tourist traps and master the art of the classic Valencian paella—made with chicken and rabbit, not seafood—during this cooking class. Browse the Ruzafa Market alongside Spanish chefs. Then, learn to make sangria as you enjoy some welcome tapas bites before settling down to craft Spain’s signature dish. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labor with your fellow classmates

Every night, the Cueva Flamenca los Amayas becomes a vibrant stage where art, emotion, and tradition come together. Located in the heart of Sacromonte, this centuries-old cave hosts an intimate show of pure flamenco, without PA systems or gimmicks, where every sound and every gesture are experienced up close. Here, flamenco is not performed, it is lived. The artists, many of them members of the Amaya family, have grown up with this music as their everyday language. The result is an authentic, emotional experience deeply connected to the neighborhood's roots. The Cueva de los Amayas offers a close-up, real, and magical experience in the most authentic flamenco setting. Furthermore, its careful lighting and intimate atmosphere allow the viewer to feel every note, every moan, and every heel tap with an intensity that is difficult to describe. It's not just a spectacle: it's an immersion in the gypsy soul of Granada, which remains alive in these white caves.

Go beyond enjoying an authentic Spanish meal with this chef-led foodie experience—from market to plate. First, you’ll head to the famous La Boqueria market, scoping out fresh ingredients. Shopping complete, you’ll head to the classroom for tapas and sangria before fastening your apron and trying your hand at paella. Once everything's plated, sit down to your creation with your fellow chefs, toasting to your best meal in Barcelona.

Looking for the ultimate cooking class in Madrid? Look no further! Led by your passionate professional local chefs, you’ll be guided step by step through the art of creating Spain’s most iconic dishes: authentic paella, sangria, and churros. Along the way, you’ll learn insider tips, kitchen secrets, and Spanish food culture - no experience required. And because great food deserves great company, enjoy free-flowing sangria as you cook, eat, and celebrate together around the table. Expect delicious aromas, hands-on fun, lively conversation, and a meal you’ll be proud to say you made yourself.

Discover the Basque Country’s signature dishes by learning how to make them yourself with this cookery class. Begin with a visit to the market to learn about the defining ingredients of Basque cuisine. Then get hands-on as you prepare a four-course lunch, including a sweet treat for dessert. Sit down, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local wine to match each course.

Immerse yourself in the flavors and fun of classic paella- and sangria-making during this cooking workshop in Madrid. Travel independently to the convenient central venue, meet your chef and fellow foodies; and start by crafting a refreshing sangria. Then, hear about paella’s history and ingredients before discovering its secrets as you prep it, step-by-step, in a traditional pan. Finally, sit down to enjoy your flavorsome dish, accompanied by lashings of delicious sangria.

Learn all about olive oil production with this guide tour and tasting in Alhaurin el Grande in Malaga. Visit a historical olive oil mill with more than 100 years of history for a tour of the facilities and learn about the production process for extra virgin olive oil, then enjoy a tasting of three different extra virgin olive oils produced in-house.

When it comes to cooking, books and videos are no substitute for learning from a local. Bring home recipes to remember when you book this small-group cooking class. Prepare a 4-dish lunch or dinner, with a paella entrée (vegetarian and vegan options available on request), then enjoy it with local wine. Nibble on local snacks as you learn the basics, and hear about history, culture and traditions too.

Learn authentic tapas recipes from a local chef during this hands-on cooking class on a scenic Barcelona rooftop. Master restaurant-quality dishes using fresh market ingredients and prepare multiple tapas to enjoy with drinks. Enjoy champagne upon arrival and leave with recipes to recreate the experience for family and friends.

Accompanied by a local foodie, you'll visit the famous and spectacular market in Plaza de Lugo, where you'll discover the richness and variety of the region's produce. You'll have the opportunity to chat with the fishmongers and learn more about Galicia's extensive culinary culture. Once we finish shopping, the purchased ingredients will be brought to the kitchen. In this cozy and exclusive space located in the center of La Coruña, just minutes from the market, you'll be able to enjoy the cuisine and participate in creating the menu before tasting it. The experience can be conducted in English or Spanish. The hosts are bilingual.

Enjoy a more immersive and intimate way to explore Palma de Mallorca’s food scene—and have the special chance to learn directly from a local chef—during this small-group cooking class. With your instructor’s hands-on guidance, you’ll create a 7-course meal of classic dishes, from Spanish tortilla and paella to crema Catalana. Then, feast on your culinary creations together, all accompanied by water, soft drinks, and wine.