SPAIN
The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Shop Boqueria with a chef, cook seafood paella and tapas, and mix unlimited sangria in a 3-hour Barcelona class.
“My family loved it! Such nice memories - they speak about it even 6 months later. What to improve: entrance area but especially the toilet are not adequate.”
Boqueria market to paella pan in Barcelona: small-group 3-hour cooking class with tapas, sangria, and a recipe copy for home.
“Easy to locate event and a fun experience with a field trip to a local seafood market to pickup ingredients. Very informative history of paella with a great chef leading the way. Diverse cooking participants made this an enjoyable couple of hours”
Shop at La Boqueria, cook seafood paella and pintxos, and mix sangria in a small El Born class with take-home recipes.
“We had so much fun at this event. The chef was very knowledgeable. We ended up hanging out with the entire group of guests after. I would definitely recommend this one.”
Hands-on paella or tapas in Madrid with sangria and a small group. Optional market stop, English guide, and recipe booklet included.
“My friends and I try to take a cooking class in every city we travel to; this was hands down the most professional one we have ever done. Everything was prepped, but we actually got to do the cooking - unlike many classes where the teacher just demonstrates, or steps in to do things for…”
Valencia paella class with Mercat Central shopping, step-by-step cooking, wine and tapas, and a small-group lunch that’s easy to repeat.
“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about…”
Learn paella from scratch in Madrid with a chef-led class, bottomless Spanish wine pairings, and a five-course meal in 2.5 hours.
“This class was absolutely terrific . The instructor really made the class fun . Plenty of drinks ,food was delicious, and we acttually cooked the paella.”
Cook tapas and Valencian paella in Seville’s Triana Market, sip sangria as you learn, then eat your meal with wine and dessert.
“This activity was so much fun! Food was generous and amazing, cook was super knowledgeable and nice, and the overall experience was great. One of our best night in Sevilla, highly recommended!”
Hands-on Valencian paella cooking class with a Ruzafa market stop, tapas, sangria workshop, and wine, dessert, and coffee.
“Really good time making Paella with locals. Mixed group of people. after a little sangria everyone was laughing and talking. hosts were fun”
Chef-led Triana Market tour and Seville cooking class: 3-course lunch, sangria and drinks, and written recipes to take home.
“Very engaging experience with hands on preparation of Paella with sides and fantastic sangria with a special surprise at the end.”
Shop Triana Market and cook classic Seville dishes in a 3.5-hour class with sangria, hands-on lessons, and lunch for $88.
“Really enjoyed the Triana market tour and cooking class. The market guide, Clara, provided interesting information and insights to local cuisine and the cooking class was lots of fun. Chef Dom provided clear instructions, was encouraging and everyone participated. I did this activity with my daughter and we highly recommend it. Really enjoyed the class…”
Shop Mercado Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencia paella with a chef, then eat tapas, wine, paella, and dessert in one 4-hour experience.
“I had the best time at the cooking class. This is something I would recommend to everyone to do.”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with La Boqueria market visit, homemade sangria, tapas, dessert, and take-home recipe in 3 hours.
“Beautiful class. It was such a fun immersive experience with amazing guided and chefs. Hugo, Maria, and Andreas were truly the best. Highly recommend them!!”
Cook Málaga favorites with Laura and Diego: hands-on paella, ajoblanco, remojón, and sangria in a central modern kitchen for $78.
“Interactive, fun and easy to follow instructions on preparing and eating wonderful Spanish dishes.”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with four courses, cava and wine pairing. Cook at your own station, then eat family-style dinner.
“Alvaro is so passionate about sangria, he taught us well! A don’t miss opportunity! Book it you won’t regret it!”
Cook classic Spanish dishes in Palma’s 16th-century windmill kitchen. Make paella, tortilla, Catalan cream, and enjoy unlimited drinks.
“This was an incredible experience in Palma! Highly recommend. Vanessa, our cooking instructor, was so sweet and knowledgeable. I learned so much about cooking and the meal we created was magnificent. We met great people in our small group. Thank you for a lovely time we will never forget!”
