Paella and Tapas Cooking Class in Madrid with Market Visit
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88 Ratings
Madrid
Immerse yourself in Spanish cuisine and culture with a Paella and Tapas Cooking Class in Madrid. Explore a local market, learn to make traditional dishes, and discover the history and techniques behind them.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercado de Anton Martin - Join your knowledgeable guide adjacent to one of Madrid’s most venerable markets, a place where locals have been procuring their groceries for over a hundred years. Venture within to explore a culinary sanctuary brimming with succulent, premium Spanish ingredients that are the cornerstone of the region’s traditional dishes.
  • Ferretería Restaurante - With a foundational grasp of Spanish culinary essentials, you’re ready to dive in hands-first. You’ll be escorted to a private cooking area in one of the most innovative eateries in Madrid’s Huertas district, exclusively set aside for your intimate group. Begin with a classic aperitif of sweet vermouth accompanied by selections from the neighborhood market. In the hours to follow, you’ll be cooking shoulder to shoulder with your group, crafting homemade croquetas and the original paella from Valencia. Relish the meal you’ve prepared, including lunch and dessert, complemented by your choice of beer or wine. Depart with an enriched understanding of Spanish gastronomy and a collection of simple yet scrumptious recipes to try out in your kitchen.
What's Included
  • A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
  • Fully guided experience in English
  • Drinks
  • Enough food for lunch and dessert
  • Small group cooking class of 12 people or fewer
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transport
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in Spanish food and traditions by engaging actively in the culinary process. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local mentor, you’ll explore a classic marketplace before moving into a contemporary private kitchen to prepare authentic paella, tapas, and sweets. As you ultimately gather to savor your self-prepared meal, you’ll comprehend the essential part that cuisine occupies in Spain’s daily living, the intriguing backstory of paella, and culinary skills you can implement in your personal kitchen.

  • If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking
  • We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This experience is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
  • This experience is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
  • Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12. Families with teenagers are welcome to join.
  • This experience is adaptable for: -Vegetarians -Gluten free (not celiacs) -Seafood allergies -Nut allergies -Pescatarians
  • We can accommodate the following dietary needs: Vegetarian, Seafood Allergy, Nut allergy, Pescatarian, Gluten Free, Pregnant, Alcohol free. Please contact us prior your tour to make arrangements.
  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Location
Plazuela de Antón Martín
This tour meets at Plazuela Anton Martín 28012 by the statue of El Abrazo (the Hug). Your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Malka
Jun 9, 2024
Engaging and fun experience with great host - Arantxa - We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The market visit was very informative, the cooking class was great and Arantxa was amazing, fun. engaging, full of interesting facts and an excellent chef and tutor. We would highly recommend her and the activity. She also gave us lots of recommendations, so our advice would be to do the course early in your holiday so you can maximise the rest of your stay with some local knowledge. Sarah, Lorraine and Malka
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Alelmc67
Jun 1, 2024
Fun way to learn about Spain through recipes and ingredients - Fun and hands-on way to learn about cooking traditions in Spain. Arantxa was our market guide and chef extraordinaire, she spoke great English and was ver funny. She found a way to get all tour participants involved. She shared great cooking tips, stories about traditional ingredients, explained step-by-step cooking processes all infused with personal narratives and great humor. Great meal too! The cooking space was in a large, charming, well-equipped space a floor above a local restaurant that made the cooking ambience charming. Highly recommend!
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Hillarycaston
May 21, 2024
Best cooking Class EVER - Yummy experience! Best cooking class I took throughout the world ! Worth every dollar. We learned to cook Paella and croquettes and a beautiful dessert like crème boule but better. Dani and his staff gal bravo!
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Andrea
May 15, 2024
Awesome, delicious, and enjoyable! - Awesome lead and cook! We enjoyed our time!! The cook was super friendly and awesome to talk to. We’ll definitely cook for our friends the best paella!
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Allison_t
May 12, 2024
Great Experience - This was such a great experience during my time in Madrid! The tour leader did a great job sharing many stories throughout. There was so much food. Be sure to come hungry.
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Taeko123
May 11, 2024
Enjoyed market, cooking and eating authentic Spanish paella. - I had a fun. The recipe and ingredients seem to be simple but authentic. Daniel, the chef instructor is fun and nice. It was the perfect activity for the last day in Spain.
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Johnmy6572iv
May 11, 2024
Wonderful cooking class in Madrid. Come by and learn the history and present gastronomy of Spain - Amazing experience learning about the gastronomy of Spain. Daniel was a great host! Would recommend to anyone wanting a food intro of Spain
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Safari48360727107
May 11, 2024
Great Experience - Great experience with a wonderful leader sharing lots of information and stories. There was so much food so come hungry
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Laura_a
May 5, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Wonderful experience! Hands on learning, delicious food and wine, beautiful space for class. A definite must do!
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Navigate767110
Apr 26, 2024
Chef Daniel was amazing! - Chef Daniel was amazing guide, had so much fun learning how to cook paella, croquettes and finishing up with a lovely dessert
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