Top Spain Food & Drink Classes - page 2

In the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, local cuisine is characterized by fresh ingredients and ancient recipes. Master the culinary techniques of the Basque Country during this small-group cooking class in San Sebastian, ideal for travelers with a passion for food. Experience a hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef and learn the skills needed to create rustic dishes featuring seafood and vegetables.

Live a unique experience and come to know how we make our extra virgin olive oil under the concept of “from the tree to the table”. In addition, with this experience you will be able to delve into Majorcan culture and learn about some of our history. The tour, guided by the property directly, includes in addition to a walk through our farm and olive grove, an oil tasting and a snack with local produce. Visits begin at 11 a.m. all year round.

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.

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.

Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.

Cook traditional paella with a Seville local who is passionate about the city, sangria, and, of course, paella. Taking place at his personal home, the small-group experience offers more than just a cooking class as you'll get a taste of some local culture, too. Together, you'll create and eat a paella dish on his spacious balcony terrace where nighttime views of Seville Cathedral provide the backdrop.

Don’t just dine out on paella during your time in Spain. Go beyond the standard restaurant experience during a paella cooking class in Barcelona, which equips you with the tips and tricks you need to get the signature Spanish dish right out home. Create paella with a twist for an authentic experience of Catalan cuisine.

Learn how to make one of Spain’s best-loved dishes in this private paella cooking class. Join your personal chef at the famous La Boqueria market to source your ingredients and ease yourself into your culinary experience by mixing up a sangria to sip throughout your class. Roll up your sleeves for the hands-on paella making and savor your freshly prepared dish with dessert.

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.

Raise your glass to a fun cocktail-making course in Mallorca, set in a beautiful beachfront location. Pick up your shaker and mix two cocktails under the guidance of an experienced bartender, sipping and sampling along the way. Learn how to balance flavors, mix syrups, and garnish with different ingredients while swapping notes with the group. Upgrade your session to include a pizza at an additional cost.

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.

Explore the rich culinary traditions of Spain in a dynamic paella cooking class, complemented by a lively flamenco show. Over the course of 4.5 hours, you’ll learn to prepare authentic paella using fresh local ingredients, with guidance from expert chefs. The experience begins with a market tour where you'll discover the best seasonal produce, followed by hands-on cooking and savoring your delicious creations, all paired with refreshing sangria. To top off your culinary journey, immerse yourself in the rhythms of live flamenco, celebrating the heart and soul of Spanish culture.

Join this Basque cooking class and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas of the Basque Country with a local Basque chef. Learn about local ingredients and spices, the story behind them, and how the locals enjoy these delicious bites. First, meet up with your instructor, who doubles as the chef for this class. Get introduced to the ingredients you'll be working with, and listen as you learn about each one's importance in traditional northern Spanish cooking. Then, get your hands into action as you mix, stir, chop, and begin to combine ingredients with the help of the chef, who will guide you through each step of preparation. As you begin to cook, sip on a glass of wine from the open bar. Finally, see the fruits of your labors come to life as 4 different pintxos are plated from your work. Try each one, and enjoy them alongside your wine, and a complimentary charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert prepared for you.

Eating paella in Barcelona is straightforward—but a cooking class is the only way to understand the technique, ingredients, and regional variations that distinguish a well-made paella from a tourist-facing version. This small-group class is led by a chef, and covers paella and other Spanish dishes, with a sit-down meal of your creations at the end.

Paella: A Family Tradition Passed Down Through Generations Paella has been a very special ritual for my family since I was a child. Thanks to the advice and teachings of my grandmothers, I’ve been able to recreate the same dish that I now want to share with you. You’ll learn all the steps and secrets to making an exquisite Mallorcan paella. Traditionally, we make it with fish and seafood, but we can also prepare a vegetarian or meat version, depending on your preferences. The experience takes place in a magical village in the Tramuntana Mountains—Banyalbufar. My father settled here over 15 years ago to create what is now our home and our animals' home, which we call "Ca Tothom," meaning "The House of Everyone." The kitchen is located on the porch, and together with the garden, it creates an idyllic setting for cooking and sharing unforgettable moments.

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.

Discover Barcelona’s celebrated cuisine with this hands-on small-group Spanish cooking experience. Your guide, a professional chef, teaches you how to prepare authentic recipes for paella, sangria, and a variety of tapas alongside local wines. Savor every bite of your creations at the end of class and mingle with other food lovers who want a memorable experience in Barcelona.

Learn the art of Spanish tapas from a master—a professional chef—on this small-group experience in Madrid. Rather than basing your tapas knowledge on bar and restaurant menus; uncover the culture and creative techniques behind these small bites with a chef for guidance. Visit a private eatery, enjoy a tapas-making lesson, and then savor your finished goodies with red and white wine as you talk and learn more.

Join us in our cooking school in the heart of Bilbao and learn how to prepare authentic Spanish paella and the famous Burnt Basque Cheesecake. You'll make the starters, help create different styles of paella, and bake the cheesecake yourself, guided step-by-step by a local chef. We keep our groups small (maximum 12 guests) to ensure plenty of personal attention, questions, and real learning. Whether you're an experienced cook or a complete beginner, you'll leave with practical skills and recipes you can recreate at home. Located just across the river from the Guggenheim Museum, our cooking school is easy to reach from anywhere in Bilbao. At the end of the class, you'll sit down together in our private dining room to enjoy everything you've prepared, accompanied by three glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic alternatives. A fun, authentic, and delicious way to experience Basque and Spanish gastronomy.

San Sebastian is well-known for its culinary scene. This small-group tour teaches you to recreate popular Basque dishes for your friends back home. Not only does a professional chef teach you cooking skills, but they also fill you in on all things Basque and San Sebastian related. Come with an empty stomach and prepare a full meal to enjoy, including local cider and wine.

Take home a souvenir that lasts forever—a new cooking skill—with this small-group paella-making class in Valencia. While an authentic paella consists of chicken and rabbit, this experience allows you to choose from traditional, seafood, or vegetarian options to suit your palate. Shop for ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then master paella-making techniques alongside a chef. Enjoy traditional tapas, sangria, and local wine while your paella simmers, followed by a shared meal with dessert and coffee.

Savor the best of Barcelona’s food scene during this small-group half-day excursion combining a market tour, a tasting of 10 different tapas, and a cooking class—where you eat the fruits of your labors. Explore the labyrinth of produce at La Boqueria Market before taking your food knowledge to the next level in a Spanish cooking session led by a professional chef. Wine pairings help the day (or evening) go smoothly.

Learn how to make authentic paella in this private cooking class, held on a Barcelona rooftop, as you discover the ingredients and flavors that make this dish a Spanish classic. As you hear stories about the history of paella, you’ll get hands-on and prepare it step-by-step. Along the way, pick up insider tips and tricks for recreating the dish back at home with your own local ingredients.

Skip the uncertainty of finding authentic local cuisine and learn to cook like a Palma local on this hands-on Spanish cooking class. Work alongside a professional chef to prepare a three-course meal featuring paella, sobrasada suquet (a classic meat tapa), and crema catalana. Taste your creations with fellow participants, enjoy local wines, and take home recipes you can recreate long after your trip.