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.
“Very informative and interactive. The chef was good at giving everyone jobs and getting people involved. Very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Boqueria market to paella pan in Barcelona: small-group 3-hour cooking class with tapas, sangria, and a recipe copy for home.
“An amazing experience, visiting the market for fresh ingredients and then making the most delicious lunch. Maria and Andreas were fantastic hosts and it was a great group of people. Highly recommend this activity to visitors to Barcelons.”
Shop at La Boqueria, cook seafood paella and pintxos, and mix sangria in a small El Born class with take-home recipes.
“Andreas was very relaxed very informative very personable & we had a great time lots of fun & would definitely recommend him as the chef to teach you.”
Hands-on paella or tapas in Madrid with sangria and a small group. Optional market stop, English guide, and recipe booklet included.
“The reservation was easy, the location was center city, our chef was engaging and informative, and the food was fantastic! My husband and I booked this the night before starting a 12-day tour of southern Spain so we would have an idea of what types of food to expect. When we met some of our…”
Valencia paella class with Mercat Central shopping, step-by-step cooking, wine and tapas, and a small-group lunch that’s easy to repeat.
“Reyes and Belen (spelling?) were the loveliest chef and assistant duo. Truly a special combination of enthusiasm energy and talent. By far the best visitor culinary class I have ever taken.”
Learn paella from scratch in Madrid with a chef-led class, bottomless Spanish wine pairings, and a five-course meal in 2.5 hours.
“The staff were amazing, the food and wine were delicious! Had a super fun time meeting new people and learning to cook great food!”
Cook tapas and Valencian paella in Seville’s Triana Market, sip sangria as you learn, then eat your meal with wine and dessert.
“We had a wonderful time with Pedro and Anna they were extremely kind, funny and informative as we shared a delicious meal together! We loved it!”
Hands-on Valencian paella cooking class with a Ruzafa market stop, tapas, sangria workshop, and wine, dessert, and coffee.
“Go with an empty stomach - tapas, paella and dessert is plenty to eat! Fun experience with knowledgeable hosts. Recipes on their website are worthwhile - will try at home.”
Chef-led Triana Market tour and Seville cooking class: 3-course lunch, sangria and drinks, and written recipes to take home.
“Had a great time with the market tour — Sabrina was very knowledgeable — cooking the salmorejo, spinach and garbanzo appetizer, and paella. Dom was a great chef and made the whole experience fun and informational. Can’t wait to make these foods at home!”
Shop Triana Market and cook classic Seville dishes in a 3.5-hour class with sangria, hands-on lessons, and lunch for $88.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the Triana market tour and cooking class! Our guide showed us through the market, stopping at various stalls to explain certain foods and ingredients we would use for our Spanish lunch. She was very respectful of the local shoppers there on a busy morning. Our cooking experience was fantastic!…”
Shop Mercado Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencia paella with a chef, then eat tapas, wine, paella, and dessert in one 4-hour experience.
“Daniel did an excellent job explaining how to make the Paella including some history about the meal and the area. The tapas and drinks were also great along with the setting.”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with La Boqueria market visit, homemade sangria, tapas, dessert, and take-home recipe in 3 hours.
“Hugo was excellent guide. We enjoyed going to the market for the fresh seafood (and learning about it). Liked preparing the sangria and learning about the tapas. Also enjoyed preparing the fresh seafood for our paella and under Hugo’s guidance assembling and cooking the paella. The meal was fabulous! Highly recommend.”
Cook Málaga favorites with Laura and Diego: hands-on paella, ajoblanco, remojón, and sangria in a central modern kitchen for $78.
“The activity was very well put together. The chef explained everything very well. it was interesting to hear the backgrounds of various dishes. Ones that we were making as well as some that we were not. Additionally, he provided insight into various historical things about Andalusia as well.”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with four courses, cava and wine pairing. Cook at your own station, then eat family-style dinner.
“A perfect way to start our vacation! Fun and educational. We went for cocktails with some of the other couples after and it was a night to remember.”
Cook classic Spanish dishes in Palma’s 16th-century windmill kitchen. Make paella, tortilla, Catalan cream, and enjoy unlimited drinks.
“This was the highlight of our trip, Laura was phenomenal at leading this class! The menu was very accommodating for dietary restrictions if you clarify in the booking.”
