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.

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.

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.

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.

In this activity, you will learn to cook the most representative dishes of Spanish cuisine. In addition to learning cuts, types of rice and all the information you want to ask about cooking At the end of the activity you will be able to taste the entire meal with a jug of sangria

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Paella and Burnt Basque cheesecake class isn’t a demo, it’s a true hands-on experience. Every participant cooks every dish: the starters, the different types of paella, and even the iconic Burnt Basque Cheesecake from scratch. No spectators, no shortcuts. We keep our groups small (maximum 12 people) so your host can guide you properly, answer questions, and make sure you actually learn the techniques, not just watch them. The class takes place in our professional cooking school in downtown Bilbao, just across the river from the Guggenheim — an unbeatable location that’s easy to reach from any hotel. And of course, the experience ends the best way possible: sitting down together in a private dining room to enjoy everything you’ve cooked, paired with 3 glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic options. It’s an authentic, personal and truly flavour-packed way to discover Basque and Spanish cuisine.