Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

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Madrid, Spain

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Booked 4 times today.

4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Edward_F ·

Aug 2026

A great fun evening, if you like cooking, and then sharing all the food with others round the table I did worry going solo but it wasn't a problem. Learnt some great news recepies, which you get given to take home as well. Recommend to anyone who enjoys the kitchen, and learning new foods. Food excellent Teacher first class, created a great atmosphere

· Lisa_D ·

Jun 2026

This was truly a core memory I will take with me from our travels to Spain. Started off with a trip to the market and then the most amazing cooking class where we made sangria, gazpacho, and seafood paella. Our entire family had so much fun. The food was excellent. Time and money well-spent. Book this...you won't regret it!

Overview

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.

A hands-on experience where you prepare and cook your own meals
Learn to make authentic Spanish dishes from scratch
Choice of morning or evening cooking class to suit your schedule
Possible dishes include gazpacho, patatas bravas, and more

Sample Menu

Main

Morning Paella Cooking Class: Paella, Gazpacho & Sangria

You prepare all 3 dishes yourself, from scratch: Paella, Gazpacho and Sangria, using high-quality ingredients bought daily at the local market.

Main

Evening Tapas Cooking Class: Spanish Tapas, Crema Catalana & Sangria

Make all 7 dishes from scratch! Potato Omelet, Garlic Shrimp, Chorizo in Cider, Patatas Bravas, Tomato Bread & Ham, Crema Catalana & Sangria.

What's Included

Paella Or Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks
Local guide
Recipe booklet

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cooking Point
C. de Moratín, 11, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
SCHEDULE: Morning Paella Cooking Class: 10 AM - 2 PM // Evening Tapas Cooking Class: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Our cooking school is wheelchair accessible, but unfortunately the restrooms are located in the basement and can only be accessed by stairs.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Rachelle_G

This cooking class was a highlight of our vacation! I loved that we shopped for fresh ingredients at the local markets. Elisa told us about the culture and origins of the food. She was very informative and helpful. The food and sangria we made was delicious. I highly recommend booking this class!

Reviews

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A great experience learning to make Paella

Hafi_R, Aug 2026

A fantastic experience. Eduardo is a great teacher, who I learnt a lot of kitchen techniques from. A really fun morning with fellow students from all over the world. The proof of his teaching technique has been that I have able to make the paella & sangria successfully for my family a few times already.

Wonderful experience!

Christopher_H, Aug 2026

Great experience! Eduardo was friendly and an excellent chef! Had a great time—would highly recommend

Cooking in Madrid

Lourdes_O, Aug 2026

This cooking class was so much fun! We had a great time learning how to cook these meals ! I would definitely recommend to all!

Wonderful and Engaging Experience

Laura_S, Aug 2026

Chef Eduardo made this such a great experience! We visited a mercado where we chose ingredients and spoke with local vendors. Then back in the kitchen we cleaned veggies, cut and cooked paella mixta, gazpacho and sangria undr the chef’s expert direction. Chef was magnificent, organized and knowledgable! The

Cook your own dinner in great company

Edward_F, Aug 2026

Great experience with...

Neil_C, Aug 2026

Great experience with lots to prepare, cook and eat. Would recommend and also repeat on another visit.

Fantastic!!

Shelli_B, Aug 2026

From visiting the Market for Meat,seafood and vegetables to the making of Sangria, Gazpacho and Paella to eating, this was an amazing experience. Theresa was fabulous. Engaging and thorough with her instructions. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

Cook, Smile a Must Do Experience

Jeri_B, Aug 2026

This is absolutely the best experience ever. Our chef Teresa was warm, funny, sassy, loving, kind, knowledgeable- she made the experience AMAZING!!! Ok now about the experience- we walked to the market (fabulous) she taught us about fresh products at the seafood, pollo, carne and vegetable markets. We made sangria, paella and Gazpacho. All were amazing!!!!

This cooking class was...

Aryene_A, Aug 2026

This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip! Visiting the local market, learning about fresh ingredients, and making authentic paella in Spain was such a fun and memorable experience. It was well organized, hands-on, and delicious from start to finish. If you’re visiting Spain, this is an experience that deserves a spot on your bucket list.

Pealla and more in Madrid

Alna_V, Jul 2026

Its so worth learning new skill. Elisa was a very informative, patient, skilled teacher and host! She handled a big, diverse group with ease.

The best cooking experienced while in Madrid.

Wilson_S, Jul 2026

My experienced was sooo sooo amazing. It gives me more confident cooking back home about spanish cuisine. I know we did not cook alot of dishes but, the Spanish philisophy was soo brilliant. Chef Angel was soo professional and derseverd more than 5 stars in review.

Theresa’s cooking class

Terry_M, Jul 2026

The class was fine for both adults snd children of 12 years. The location was easy to find and the kitchen was very clean. The market experience was interesting and the cooking instruction was clear. People not used to cutting with knives might need more time

Cooking class with fun!

Diane_M, Jul 2026

This was a hands-on cooking class with a great instructor! Very interactive, all well explained and fun! Highly recommend this as an activity to do in Madrid

I'm Vincent from Hong...

Vincent_M, Jul 2026

I'm Vincent from Hong Kong. Chef Melisa was wonderful and very friendly. We prepared several delicious tapas, and she shared many funny stories that made the class enjoyable and memorable. It was a great way to learn about Spanish food and culture. Highly recommended!

Outstanding cooking experience…

Richard_C, Jun 2026

This was an excellent experience. Our group of four travelers has participated in numerous cooking experiences. This is top two easily. Would recommend it for anyone interested in learning Spanish cooking. We were in the tapas and sangria class. Time flew by as we prepared five “small” plates plus Sangria plus dessert. All four members of our group gave it five stars.

The course was fun,...

Harold_V, Jun 2026

The course was fun, informative and the food was fantastic! Eduardo was excellent with his explanation of what we were cooking, how to cook it and how the food was significant in the Spanish culture.

Vegetarians Welcome 🌱

Meili_H, Jun 2026

Enjoyable fun cooking experience. They recognized my vegetarian preferences. Don’t forget to tip! 🌱

We loved the entire...

Sherri_A, Jun 2026

We loved the entire experience. We especially loved visiting the local markets. Our instructor made the experience fun and we loved experiencing it with people from other countries. The food turned out great!

Cooking class good for all levels of kitchen skills

Jesse_H, Jun 2026

This cooking class was excellent! We got a brief tour of the market across the street with a lesson on some of the classic Spanish ingredients. As someone who almost never cooks, the recipes and instructions provided allowed me and my friend to make some amazing dishes for our own dinner. Specifically, we made sangria, crema catalana, tortilla, gambas, and chorizo...and I hope I can recreate the recipes at home for myself.

Outstanding experience

Maureen_O, Jun 2026

This was a wonderful experience. It was fabulous going to the market and seeing all the wonderful produce etc. That was followed by a great experience in our hands on cooking lesson. Very friendly atmosphere. The teacher and the food were outstanding.

Your very own Paella! Best paella…

Jennifer_Q, Jun 2026

Excellent! Great place, great teacher, the whole experience from buying ingredients to eating the paella! So much great information! Very pleased with this experience!

Highlight of our trip to Madrid!

Lisa_D, Jun 2026

We had the best time...

Laurie_J, Jun 2026

We had the best time learning to cook traditional Spanish cuisine. Very hands on and everything tasted so good.

Great hands on cooking class to learn how to cook several Spanish tapas

Robert_S, May 2026

We loved this class. Eduardo was a terrific guide to help us cook 6 different tapas. At the end of the three hour hands on cooking lesson, we then ate the food we cooked at a sit down table. What a great experience!

Would recommend!

ChoonBoon_T, May 2026

Amazing fun, Chef Teresa was absolutely hilarious and good fun. She made the entire experience so much more enjoyable and the food was really good, surprised I cooked it myself haha

Exceptional class,...

supersambo1, May 2026

Exceptional class, entertaining and highly informative. Sangria, paella and gazpacho were all incredible- as was the visit to the local market to buy produce.

Excellent Cooking Class. Highly recommend

Rhonda_A, May 2026

Amazing Paella Gaspacho and Sangria class with Angel. We highly recommend!!! Angel was fun, knowledgeable and made the whole experience incredible!

Super fun, Tasty Paella & Sangria Cooking Class

Susan_C, May 2026

We had the BEST time in Elisa’s Paella Cooking Class! From the morning market visit to collect all the fresh veggies and seafood for our meal, to the making of sangria, gazpacho and paella, we enjoyed every single moment! The sangria was free flowing and delicious! The fresh ingredients made all the difference in our gazpacho and paella. We enjoyed Elisa’s stories and we learned so very much from her! It was also great to meet the others in the class who were from all over the world! We HIGHLY recommend this class and feel that it’s worth every penny!

Tapas in Madrid

Debra_H, May 2026

The morning class cooks paella. Our afternoon class made 6 different tapas dishes and sangria. Our chef Therese was instructive, kept us all on task and helped us deliver a delicious meal. She was personable and had a great sense of humor. Everything was prepped perfectly and we had just enough accountability to feel responsible for the delicious outcome. Definitely recommend.

Treat yourself to a fabulous morning!

Brenda_L, May 2026

The market was amazing. Such fresh, wonderful food. Angel was a great teacher and he was so entertaining. I was so happy he gave us the recipes to take home.