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Tapas & Paella Cooking Class with a Professional Chef in Madrid

Lola - The Passionate Cook

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Lola - The Passionate Cook

Join the most authentic Spanish cooking class in the heart of Madrid! Learn to make traditional tapas and paella with a professional chef in a cozy, private setting. This interactive, personalized and hands-on experience will have you preparing dishes while discovering Spanish culture through food.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Madrid

  • Category

    Cooking classes

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Español

  • What's included

    Meals

Here’s an overview of your activity

Discover the authentic taste of Spain in the heart of Madrid! Immerse yourself in an exclusive, unique and super fun experience in our tapas and paella cooking classes guided by a genuine professional chef passionate about Spanish culture and cuisine.

You will learn to prepare delicious ham croquettes, black rice (paella), Russian salad, and "ajoarriero style" cod in an private and cozy gastronomic space. A different and participatory class that will transport you to the essence of Spanish culture!

The classes revolve around a large open and modern kitchen with enough space for everyone to cook at the same time and participate actively. In addition to cooking, you will taste each of your creations while enjoying some good wines, all drinks are unlimited and included! chatting about the secrets of paella, places to see in Madrid, and much more. It's a truly fun cooking course!

No prior cooking knowledge is necessary, just bring a lot of enthusiasm, and quite an appetite! So, if you love cooking and want to experience Spanish gastronomy, Madrid is the ideal place and this experience is the perfect cooking school for what you are looking for.

Book now and join us for an authentic culinary adventure in Madrid!

What does it make this course so unique?

- Make and eat Spanish tapas and paella with a pro chef at a private eatery in Madrid

- A very participative and interactive class. You will get a hands-on training from a local and expert chef and then taste your own creations.

- Discover Spanish tradition, the local culture and learn historical tips from the chef Lola, she is super knowledgeable and approachable chef!

- Taste your creations with beer, sodas, red and white wine. Drinks are unlimited!

- Very small-group setting so that we can keep it personalized.

- Get to know like minded people!

- Convenient Location: 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1, Madrid, Retiro

- Vegetarians are welcome! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please call us or text us before taking the class.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    C/ Valderribas , Madrid
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be aware of the cultural norms/expectations if entering religious buildings

  • Included

    • Meals

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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