Madrid · PAELLA COOKING CLASSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 paella classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook paella or tapas in Madrid with a local chef, shop at a morning market, make sangria, and enjoy a four-hour meal in a small group.
“Teresa was an incredible instructor ! She was passionate about the class and made the class fun and interactive ! The food that we made was amazing and we learned new cooking techniques as well! Highly recommend this class- so much fun!!”
Learn paella and sangria with a local chef in central Madrid, enjoy dinner and drinks, and take home recipes for $69.
“Wonderful experience. If you like food and enjoyable moments, it’s a must do ! You will learn never to put chorizo in a paella 😊 Muchissimas gracias a vuestra team ! ⭐️”
Make paella in central Madrid, taste five Spanish wines, and share a five-course meal in a lively, hands-on cooking class.
“Great class. 3 different paella dishes: shrimp, mushroom (vege) and meat. Best tour I joined in Madrid.”
Make paella and bottomless sangria in central Madrid with a local chef, hands-on cooking, shared food, recipes, and a lively three-hour class.
“What a fabulous experience. I did this workshop with my adult son and we both loved it. Cristal and Ivan were really great and encouraged everyone to join in. Really fun afternoon with a great paella at the end and lots of sangria along the way. Highly recommend. Don’t miss it!”
Cook Madrid classics after shopping at Mercado de Antón Martín, with tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, paella, drinks, and dessert.
“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.”
Make paella and sangria in central Madrid, share tapas and lunch, and learn recipes for seafood, chicken, or vegan dishes.
“Well, making both Paella and Sangria, of course. But we all become friends during and throughout the experience. A great evening of fun.”
Cook tapas and black rice paella with Chef Lola in Madrid, then enjoy your dishes with unlimited wine in a friendly small-group class.
“We had an amazing evening with Loleo and would absolutely recommend the class when visiting Madrid. We have been on a number of cookery classes whilst abroad and this was by far the best yet! Loleo emailed us before hand with clear instructions on how to find the venue, she was warm and welcoming, the cookery class was a perfect blend of watching, useful cookery tips, joining in cookery and of course lots of tasting. We were at the class for 3 and 1/2 hours preparing and eating 4 courses… egg salad, ham croquettes, squid paella and vegetable cod. The time flew by and Loleo made sure our wine glasses…”
Learn authentic Valencian paella, Spanish tortilla, and sangria in a warm Madrid home kitchen with a small group of up to seven.
“Paloma was a friend from the moment we met her on the street by her apartment! She was sweet, bubbly, fun and showed us how to make amazing tortilla, paella, and sangria! We had a lot of fun in her class while getting our hands "dirty" and learning how to make these delicious Spanish staples. And best of all, we ate everything afterward! The music, the food, the drink, and the vibe were so much fun and we enjoyed ourselves immensely.”
Cook paella, mix sangria, and share tapas with a chef in central Madrid. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetable paella in this relaxed class.
“Paolo and Marcos were fabulous hosts!! They were interesting and fun and our tapas, sangrias, and paella were DELICIOUS!”
Cook tapas and squid-ink paella with chef Lola in Madrid, then enjoy your creations with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.
“We had an excellent time I highly recommend!’ Do not miss this class the food is amazing and so is the host/chef”
Cook paella, croquetas, tapas, and crema catalana after a Madrid market visit, with vermouth, wine, and hands-on guidance for $108.
“This was a lot of fun. The market tour was so interesting and our chef was amazing!”
Cook tapas, black-rice paella, and cod with chef Lola in a Madrid kitchen, then sit down to eat with wine, beer, and soft drinks included.
“This was the highlight of our trip to Madrid! Lola was an incredible teacher, the space was gorgeous and the food we prepared was traditionally Spanish and delicious. I would recommend this to all of my friends and family who come to Madrid and hope to return to cook with Lola soon.”
Make Valencian paella in a Madrid home with Rioja, sangria, and a small group of 10. A practical, social Spanish cooking class.
“Paloma is a treasure… friendly, kind, passionate about food & everyone having a great experience. Loved learning about the history of the food & culture of the dishes. 5 stars. 😊”
Learn to make traditional paella in a secret Madrid cave with tapas, sangria, and a small group near Plaza Mayor.
“We arrived on time there was confusion but they sorted it just before our scheduled time. I went to the bathroom and between the kitchen and bathroom was about 50 dead cockroaches all over the floor! I almost puked. We left immediately.”
Make paella and sangría with a local chef in central Madrid, then share your meal in a friendly small-group Spanish cooking class.
“The entire experience was amazing. Our barista was friendly, nice and informative. The chef was pleasant, amusing, kind and knowledgeable. The entire class had the best time. It was such an experience and I highly recommend it. Thank you for the memories.”
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