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.
- Ferretería Restaurante - Meet your expert guide near one of Madrid’s most historic markets, where neighborhood residents have been shopping for over a century. Head inside to discover a gastronomic haven of delicious, high-quality Spanish products that form the building blocks of local cuisine. Chat with the vendors and pick up fresh ingredients to take back to the kitchen.
Now that you have a solid understanding of Spanish food basics, it’s time to get hands-on. You’ll head behind the scenes of one of the most exciting restaurants in Madrid’s Huertas neighborhood into a beautiful cooking space reserved just for your small group.
Enjoy a typical aperitif of sweet vermouth with products from the local market. Over the next few hours, you’ll work elbow to elbow in the kitchen with your small group to prepare homemade croquetas and authentic paella from Valencia.
Sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch and dessert with your choice of beer or wine, and head home with a deeper knowledge of Spanish cuisine (and several easy, delicious recipes to recreate in your own kitchen).
- 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
- Gratuities
- Transport
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
- 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.
- 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 / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
