Madrid: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class and Market Visit
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Languages: English
- A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
- Drinks
- Lunch (dishes cooked in class)
- Cooking class
- Fresh ingredients from a local market
- Private Cooking Class - if option selected
- Small group cooking class of 12 people or fewer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
- Languages: English
- A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
- Drinks
- Lunch (dishes cooked in class)
- Cooking class
- Fresh ingredients from a local market
- Private Cooking Class - if option selected
- Small group cooking class of 12 people or fewer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Meet your expert guide near one of Madrid’s most historic markets, where neighborhood residents have been shopping for over a century. Head inside to discover a gastronomic haven of delicious, high-quality Spanish products that form the building blocks of local cuisine. Chat with the vendors and pick up fresh ingredients to take back to the kitchen.
Now that you have a solid understanding of Spanish food basics, it’s time to get hands-on. You’ll head behind the scenes of one of the most exciting restaurants in Madrid’s Huertas neighborhood into a beautiful cooking space reserved just for your small group where a friendly local chef is waiting for you. Enjoy a typical aperitif of sweet vermouth in the kitchen and assemble a cheese plate and traditional tapa from the Basque region before you start cooking.
Over the next few hours, you'll work elbow to elbow in the kitchen with your small group to prepare two more typical Spanish tapas, homemade croquetas and patatas bravas with two homemade sauces. The main course is an authentic paella from Valencia. Evoke all your senses as you smell, taste, and touch the ingredients that define Spanish cuisine. Along the way, your local guide will share their insights about each dish, including the history behind paella and how to spot true paella Valenciana.
Sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch and seasonal fruit from the market for dessert with your choice of beer or wine. You'll feel bonded to this new group of friends after cooking this special meal together. Leaving class, you'll have a deeper knowledge of Spanish cuisine and several easy, delicious recipes to recreate in your own kitchen.
- Enjoy a guided tour of a traditional market.
- Go behind the scenes of a beloved local restaurant.
- Learn about Spanish cuisine from a local guide.
- Make authentic paella, three tapas, and dessert.
- Taste Spanish vermouth and learn to drink it like the locals.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 12 years
- People with gluten intolerance
- People with lactose intolerance
- Vegans
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- This tour is in English.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans, those with gluten intolerance and those with lactose intolerance.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to contact the activity provider so they can arrange your ingredients.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
