The 4 Cooking Classes in Madrid That Earn Their Price

1.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class in central Madrid. In a group of up to 12, English-speaking chefs such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, and Eduardo guide you through cooking, drinks, Spanish food customs, and a shared meal.

“Our cooking instructor, Teresa was enthusiastic, and willing to help to make sure that the class goes well.”

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2.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Spend three hours in central Madrid making traditional paella and sangria with hosts such as Ivan, Crystal, Dani, and Miguel. You will chop, stir, mix, and learn the story behind each dish before eating together. The class is beginner-friendly, social, and includes recipes, ingredients, lunch or dinner, and sangria or soft drinks.

“our chef made us work very hard buy he was so funny and made the session very interactive. I got to learn a lot. Dani was amazing too and taught us an awesome sangria recipe!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse on Calle de Atocha, you’ll make paella in pairs with a professional chef, then share several paellas, appetizers, and desserts over five Spanish wines. Expect a social 2.5-hour class for up to 20 people, with instructors such as Benji, Benny, Javi, Claudia, and Chef Youseff leading the meal.

“What an amazing class. This one was small and we met 2 new people with similar interests. Fantastic day our Chef Youseff was outstanding!!”

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4.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

At a central Madrid venue, you’ll help prepare chicken and seafood paella, mix refreshing sangria, and learn the dish’s Spanish roots from chefs such as Ivan, Dani, Cristal, or Miguel. The three-hour session is social and hands-on, though you share the cooking rather than prepare an individual paella.

“Miguel and Lila were fantastic hosts in this most entertaining Paella and Sangria class. We enjoyed it in a small group and must say, it was one of the best paellas we ever had.”

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