Madrid · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & 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 four Spanish tapas, sip five wines, and share a six-course meal at Madrid’s lively Cooking Clubhouse.
“No cooking experience required No pressure-fun time You eat what you make Plus a dinner/dessert made by them”
Cook paella or five tapas in Madrid with local chefs, a market visit, Spanish recipes, sangria, and a shared meal in a four-hour class.
“It was wonderful! Exactly what we were looking for. Shopping in the local market and learning how to make authentic paella. Chef Angel was so helpful and so much fun. One of the highlights of our trip.”
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 10 Spanish tapas in Madrid with a professional chef, share your meal with sangria, and take home recipes and an apron.
“This was a great chance to hear about the historical origins of several of the Tapas being made. Homer had a great sense of humor and conducted the lessons in perfect order, dividing each task between the participants. The end meal was delicious and fun to make.”
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…”
Cook 10 classic tapas in central Madrid with a professional chef, homemade sangria, a shared dinner, and a souvenir apron.
“Rosa was great teacher, enjoyable cooking class cooking Tapas and learning new hints, there was 10 of us and we all enjoyed our meals we cooked”
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!”
Learn flamenco basics in Madrid with a professional dancer, then add a live show and drink for a fuller Spanish night out.
“We had a great time, dance teacher was amazing. Excellent experience.”
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”
Make a Spanish leather souvenir by hand in Madrid’s Rastro, with patient English instruction, old tools, drinks, and a small private group.
“The workshop was a great experience. Michael was knowledgeable and helpful during the process. We love our bags.”
Learn Spanish tortilla, salsa brava, Mallorcan tapas, and churros in Madrid with bottomless wine or cava at a friendly cooking class.
“This is a really fun, high energy, cooking class. We really liked it because it was about two hours and so we had the rest of the day to see more of Madrid. The team was patient with us and showed us new techniques for cooking Spanish food. With a little bit of history and trivia thrown in.”
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