Spain · COOKING CLASSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Shop for seafood at Barcelona’s Boqueria Market, make tapas and paella, and mix unlimited sangria in a lively three-hour class.
“this was a great night. Learnt heaps with tips and technique. I you wish to elevate your Paella and impress your friends and family you should do this !”
Cook paella with a local chef, shop La Boqueria, make sangria, enjoy tapas, and take home recipes in a small Barcelona class.
“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”
Cook tapas, seafood paella, and sangria in Barcelona with a local chef, market visit, recipes, and a shared meal in El Born.
“Wow this was a very fun and relaxing evening. My husband and I both learned some new cooking techniques. Atmosphere was very comfortable in a relaxed family table setting. The trip to the market was also fun to see. Luca was great and kept the group involved. We would highly recommend this activity.”
Cook paella, tapas, gazpacho, and sangria with a Madrid chef in a small English-speaking class, plus a market visit on morning sessions.
“Elisa was a great instructor! She was personable, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. We enjoyed every aspect of our experience: choosing our paella ingredients; shopping at the market; and preparing our sangria, salad, and paella. The meal was incredible! The facility was immaculate.”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a friendly four-hour class.
“We had such a wonderful experience at this paella cooking class! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. The instructor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the entire process easy to follow while still feeling authentic. The ingredients were fresh, the techniques were clearly explained, and the final paella was absolutely delicious. It felt like more than a class — it was a shared experience full of great food, laughs, and learning. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable culinary experience!”
Learn paella in Madrid, taste five Spanish wines, and share a multi-course meal in a lively, hands-on cooking class.
“Great class. 3 different paella dishes: shrimp, mushroom (vege) and meat. Best tour I joined in Madrid.”
Learn to cook paella, gazpacho, tapas, and dessert at a lively English-language class in Seville’s Triana Market.
“Amazing activity, the instructor was so friendly and knowledgeable- we cooked a variety of local dishes including paella and worked together with others so you get to know people well. The dishes were so yummy, highly recommended!”
Cook Valencian paella with local chefs, shop at Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and local culture.
“If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!”
Cook salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, and paella after touring Seville’s Triana Market with a local chef.
“We really enjoyed the Triana Market Tour and Andalusian cooking class. We have taken other cooking classes in Spain but very much enjoyed this one. My family enjoyed the salmorejo and spinach and chickpea dish, but the paella was a standout. 2 of us had the chicken paella, and 2 of us had the vegetarian paella. Luis and Pedro did a great job teaching about the history and traditions of Andalusian cuisine. We learned a lot, including how to break down a whole chicken and pare an artichoke. Great experience!”
Cook Andalusian dishes, tour Triana Market, make paella, and enjoy sangria during this lively 3.5-hour Seville food experience.
“We had a fabulous time at cookery school. Chef Leo and Anna were excellent hosts and the course was very well organised.”
Cook Valencian paella from market-fresh ingredients, with tapas, wine, dessert, and expert guidance in central Valencia.
“What a wonderful and complete experience! We first met with our chef Daniel who on the way to the market gave us useful and fun facts about Valencia and the market itself. After the grocery shopping, once we got to the location - a nice restaurant with a fully equipped kitchen - we were introduced to Isabel who gave us a short intro on wine pairing that we all going wonderfully with all the tapas offered. During this time Daniel had set up all the cooking stations and it felt like everything was run so smoothly. You felt well taken care of at all times by both Daniel and Isabel.…”
Cook authentic paella in Barcelona with a La Boqueria market visit, sangria, tapas, dessert, and recipes for $95 per person.
“Hands down our best “tour/activity” in Barcelona! Entertaining, very interactive, learned new skills, and all while enjoying tasty tapas, delicious and plentiful sangria, and of course the paella! Oh my! We are so happy to have chosen this class- the size and flexibility were perfect- and when we left, it was like saying goodbye to old friends!”
Shop Alicante’s central market, cook paella with a local chef, enjoy tapas and drinks, and take home the recipe in this 3.5-hour class.
“Well organized Unfortunately the market was closing and we didn’t get much of a chance to see around. I think she presented well the traditional dish”
Learn Alicante paella at the market, cook with a local chef, and enjoy tapas, wine, and sangría in this 3.5-hour food tour.
“Great activity for couples or solo travelers. The group size was ideal and the vibe very friendly.”
Learn paella, salmorejo, and Spanish classics in Seville’s Triana Market, with sangria, dinner, recipes, and two drinks included.
“Wonderful experience fo learn about local cuisine as well as the proper way to prepare it. The food was delicious and very clear instructions”
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