Spain · COOKING CLASSES IN MADRID
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 cooking classes in Madrid worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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.”
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!”
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!!”
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.”
Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class in a Madrid cooking school. Chefs such as Ángel, Teresa, Eduardo, and Elisa guide you through the recipes in English. You cook in pairs, eat everything afterward, and receive recipes for home.
“Angel was an absolutely amazing instructor. He was so personable and fun. This was one of the beat cooking classes I have been apart of. 10/10 if you are in Madrid!!”
At A Punto Cooking School, you’ll prepare 10 tapas from across Spain in English with a professional chef. Expect hands-on work in small teams, including gilda, pan tumaca, and Spanish tortilla, followed by a shared meal with sangría. The menu is partly vegetarian, recipes are provided, and no prior cooking experience is needed.
“Absolutely phenomenal. Everything I was expecting and more. Thank you!”
Spend three hours in a private Madrid cooking space learning paella and sangria with instructors such as Jesus, Paulo, Elizabeth, or Marian. Prepare your chosen seafood, chicken, or vegetable paella, taste Spanish omelet and ham toast with tomato, share refreshments, and take home recipes and a diploma.
“Our hosts were amazing, funny, personable. The food was excellent. Great way to spend an evening in Madrid!”
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