Top Spain Food & Drink Classes

Authentic Local Engagement Unlike typical cooking classes, this experience starts with a visit of the local market. This not only offers a chance to see and select the freshest local ingredients but also provides an immersive look into the vibrant culture and daily life of Alicante for a cultural immersion. Hands-On Learning with a Local Chef Being taught by a local chef means participants receive authentic insights and tips that they wouldn't get from a generic cooking class. The combination of market visit, hands-on cooking, wine pairing, and communal dining creates a multi-faceted experience that is both educational and entertaining. This is more than just a cooking class; it is a culinary journey that participants will remember and cherish. Perfect for All Skill Levels. Tapas, paella and your favorite drinks are included. (soft drinks, wine, sangría, beer) This experience allows for social interaction, making it ideal for both solo travelers and group.

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.

Join for an adventure through Alicante's unique culinary world. During this tour, you'll indulge in the sumptuous snacks and tapas of the region. Your guides will be delighted to show you around the local market—over 100 years old—where you can sample everything from freshly picked fruits and veggies to handmade dishes accompanied by traditional beverages. Plus, hear stories about each product’s history so that your experience can truly be one-of-a-kind.

Learn how to cook traditional paella from scratch during this cooking class in Madrid, complete with wine pairings. Make your own paella during this hands-on, half-day class which also includes a hearty meal. Sit down at a communal table for a feast that features Spanish cheese and charcuterie, traditional gazpacho, paella, and classic desserts like churros with chocolate. Sample five different Spanish wines throughout the class.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands-on guidance in a small-group setting as you create classic dishes such as tapas and paella. Master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef, then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of sangria. Receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate your dishes at home.

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.

Sample a taste of local wine whilst learning how it’s made with this Gran Canarian winery tour and tasting experience. Perfect for foodies and those looking to dip their toes into local history, this five-generation winery tour also features a visit to the attached wine museum. Relax, sip and enjoy.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Spain's rich gastronomical heritage with this small-group cooking class in Barcelona. In a kitchen overlooking Las Ramblas, learn how to prepare a delicious paella dinner, no matter your cooking experience. Afterward, enjoy your dinner together with a few glasses of wine.

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.

It is said the best way to get the measure of a place is to spend time with local people, but meeting and greeting strangers on foreign shores isn’t always easy. During this afternoon or evening Valencian cooking experience, you will be warmly welcomed by your host Jose, a passionate Valencian chef trained at Michelin-starred restaurants into his home. After a refreshing sangria, learn to cook an authentic Valencian meal that includes tapas, a main and and dessert. Savor the home-cooked meal of traditional Valencian dishes as you learn about Valencian culture and food traditions from your host.

Enjoy a hands-on introduction to the cuisine of Zaragoza during this two-in-one market visit and cooking class. Meet in the city center in the morning, and head first to the Mercado Central, where you’ll meet vendors, will purchase seasonal ingredients, and will see how locals shop. Then, head to your kitchen facilities; with your guide’s instruction, you’ll learn how to prepare several authentic dishes. At the end of class, enjoy your meal alongside delectable local wine.

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.

Head inside Seville’s historic Triana Market to learn tips and tricks you can’t get from videos at this hands-on cooking class. After exploring the vibrant market, enjoy sangria while helping your chef prepare a full three-course meal of Spanish signatures, including paella and traditional tapas, paired with two additional drinks. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labors and take home recipes to recreate the dishes.

Awaken your inner cocinero (chef) while having a giggle over a glass of vino or two during this unique cook-it-yourself bottomless brunch in central Madrid. Working in pairs, you will start with an ensaimada, a sweet pastry from Mallorca, before mastering Spain’s signature tapa – patatas brava. The main event is the humble Spanish tortilla, followed by chocolate churros for dessert – all washed down with a hearty helping of wine or cava.

With this most typical and traditional event in all of Galicia called the queimada, you will enjoy the whole show including all it traditional tools to make it a real galician queimada. Also we will explain its origins and how to prepare it. Of course with a tasting at the end of the show of our authentic queimada.

Get a taste of Spain during a hands-on cooking class in Madrid including wine pairings. Learn how to prepare traditional tapas during a half-day class where you are welcomed with a glass of cava. After cooking dishes such as garlic prawns and stuffed piquillo peppers, sit down to feast on everything you’ve prepared, plus a main course and dessert. Sample different Spanish wines throughout.

If you want a crash course on Spanish wine so you can order confidently in a stylish Madrid bar, this introductory wine tasting session is ideal. At a centrally located shop near the Plaza Mayor your host will introduce you to Spanish wine. Enjoy three generous glasses of different local wines while learning more about regional varieties.

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.

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 to cook several traditional Spanish dishes—and enjoy a hearty, gourmet meal that you’ve prepared yourself—during this hands-on cooking class. In the evening, head to the Mercado de Triana, and grab an apron: with your guide’s instruction, you’ll cook a 3-course meal, including gazpacho or salmorejo, a classic “tapa,” Valencian paella, and a simple and refreshing dessert to follow. Sangria is made and served during cooking time and up to 2 drinks per person (wine, beer, soda, etc.) are offered with the meal.