Experience Cooking classes in the best of
Madrid with Withlocals

"We had such an amazing experience with Lola on our girls trip. The food was absolutely delicious, the wine was limitless, and she really did educate us along the way. Definitely book it if you have the opportunity. "

"Of all of the souvenirs I could have brought home from Madrid, this cooking lesson is easily one of the best. Lola's space is bright and clean and inviting, and her thoughtful structure of the class provided an excellent hands-on experience preparing -- and enjoying -- four different dishes."

"This was a lovely experience with Lola and a small group. She’s a fantastic teacher and the food was amazing. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a novice, this experience is great! We met some great Canadians in our class and made 4 amazing Spanish recipes with Lola. The wine and conversation flowed freely. Run to sign up! It’s fantastic!"

"What a fantastic experience! Lola was an outstanding teacher — knowledgeable, engaging, and way fun to cook alongside. Our class tackled four classic Spanish dishes: ham croquettes, Russian salad, Ajoarriero cod, and paella with squid ink (black rice), and Lola guided us through each one with the kind of confidence and warmth that makes even first-timers feel like they belong in the kitchen. Half the joy was the company — our little group brought together people from Kentucky, Tennessee, San Francisco, and Holland, and by the time we sat down to eat everything we'd made, it felt like a dinner party with old friends. And after the cooking was done, we lingered over wine with Lola herself, who generously shared her favorite spots around Madrid — the kind of insider recommendations you simply can't find in a guidebook. And yes, we ate everything. Every last bite. Along with ample wine she freely provided. If I'm back in Madrid, I'm signing up again — same recipes and all. That's how good our time together was."

"DO NOT leave Madrid without booking this experience with Lola. You will not regret meeting with her, only NOT meeting with her! We started our communication with Lola by being provided very good directions and instructions to reach her private dining space. Upon entering, not really knowing what to expect, all we could do was to stand and repeatedly voice, WOW, WOW, WOW! What was once a residence has been converted into a FABULOUS space with an monstrous wooden dining table long with a kitchen showcasing an immense island where her cooking class guests are seated. Our evening was joined with other guests who fast became friends throughout the course of the evening. We drank, laughed, prepped, cooked, stirred, sauteed, sliced, diced, laughed, drank, and so on. The experience was definitely a hands-on experience crafting truly authentic Spanish dishes using the freshest of foods. The dishes Lola selected for us to cook would have been quite daunting to the untrained cook, however, Lola had a knack for breaking down the recipe and turning the 'chore' of cooking in a wonderfully fun and amusing experience. We learned so much along the way, including how to fully prepare a piece of squid including de-boning, de-beaking and cleaning. We nibbled on the first two courses along the way and thoroughly enjoyed the two final main courses. The truffles served at the end of the evening capped off the magnificent experience in a beautifully sweet way. You will arrive as a stranger and be friends within minutes. What we truly appreciated with the experience was the Spanish way of life in how laid-back the culture is and looking at the art of cooking as an experience to enjoy with family and friends vs. a chore. "

"We had a wonderful time in Lola's class. She was knowledgeable, clear in her information and instructions, and very accommodating of dietary requirements (including vegetarian). We walked away full of good food and keen to try making it ourselves! The small group size was also perfect. "

"My wife and I were in Spain for our first time and Lola’s class was a fantastic introduction to making some staple Spanish dishes. Lola made the class fun and engaging for us and taught us a lot about Spanish culture even beyond the food. It felt like a locals experience more than a contrived tourist experience (being first time travelers to Spain, we’ve seen many of the latter too). We had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone."

"Wow. What a perfect evening! Lola’s place was beautiful and the food delicious! We were a group of 6 - with my partner, two children their twenties and their friends. We all had an amazing time, including my daughter who is vegan ( Lola made accommodations). We enjoyed the company of the other participants as well. I loved that Lola explained the reasoning behind the how and what we were cooking. I feel like I can actually clean and cook a squid now! She also gave us great recommendations for local eating that we tried the next day - amazing. I can’t recommend this experience enough. "

"This class was awesome. Lola guided the class as we collaborated on making 4 traditional spanish dishes. She gave great instructions, and also contributed a lot of interesting historical facts while we prepared the food. The wine was flowing, the food was delicious, and the group was engaged!!! One of my favorite things we did in Madrid. Great for any level. "

"My friend and I went to Loa's Spanish cooking class on our visit to Madrid last week. I would definitely recommend you try and find the time to do her class. Lola herself is a lovely lady who made us feel very welcome. The choice of menu was great, we made 4 different dishes that we were able to enjoy with some lovely wine too, the dishes we learnt can easily recreate back at home. We also learnt a lot about the history of Spain and how a lot of there meals were created. First time I've ever tried anything like this on holiday but it won't be my last."