Spanish Cooking Classes in Madrid: 6 to Book

1.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

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

Spend about four hours cooking Spanish food in a small group of up to 12. Morning classes include a market visit, paella, gazpacho, and sangria. Evening classes focus on tapas such as tortilla, garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, and crema Catalana. English-speaking chefs guide every step, with dietary needs accommodated.

“Cooking class with Elisa was lots of fun. Clear instructions were given for this hands on class. Tapas recipes were simple. Enjoyed meeting other class participants.”

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2.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Start at Madrid’s century-old Antón Martín Market with an English-speaking guide, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, and paella in Huertas. Guides such as Andrea, Daniel, Danielle, and Arantxa have led sessions. The class includes an aperitif, drinks, lunch, dessert, and recipes to recreate at home.

“So much fun. Andrea was awesome. Food was great but meeting other participants was the best! Awesome!”

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3.Taste of Spain: Tapas Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

At The Cooking Clubhouse near Atocha, you’ll cook four Spanish tapas in pairs with a professional chef, then sit down for a six-course dinner with five Spanish wines. Cava starts the evening, recipes are provided, and the friendly hosts, including Ines, Benjy, Benito, Jaime, and Javie, keep the class relaxed and social.

“What a fantastic place! They were welcoming and accommodating at every step, and went out of their way to make sure solo travelers were at ease and having fun. If, like I did, you feel overwhelmed by the cooking class options in Madrid, this is the one to pick!”

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4.10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $80Best value

At A Punto Cooking School on Calle de la Farmacia, you’ll prepare 10 Spanish tapas in English with a professional chef, working in small teams of three or four. Make regional favorites such as Basque gilda skewers and Catalan pan tumaca, then eat together with sangría. You’ll take home the recipes and an apron.

“This was a great way to spend a couple of hours and learn some tips and tricks for making some of the classic Spanish tapas. I particularly appreciated that many of the tapas were vegetarian and that the host chef, knowing I didn't eat meat or shellfish, was conscious of providing non-meat options along the way. I especially liked the tips he shared that came from his family's traditions. I have made tapas at home before but now will do so with a richer sense of the tradition I am tapping into.”

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5.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Chef Lola at a private cooking studio near Madrid’s Retiro area for a hands-on Spanish class lasting about three and a half hours. You’ll prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, ajoarriero cod, and black rice with squid, then sit down to eat with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. No cooking experience is required.

“Lola provided a wonderful experience for our family! She provided great information to learn and prepare about traditional dishes of Spain. This was a great way to spend time outside of the hustle and bustle of the city and still learn much about the Spanish culture. We were fortunate to also have other children with our group which was also nice! If I could give her 10 starts I would!”

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6.10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

At A Punto Cooking School, you’ll spend about 2.5 hours making up to 10 Spanish tapas with an English-speaking chef such as Gustavo or Rosa. Work as a team, learn dishes like tortilla, gambas al ajillo, gildas, and patatas bravas, then sit down to eat with included sangria. The class meets at 4:00 pm in central Madrid.

“We had the best time with Gus and his team! We made lots of dishes and some new friends and were sent with food and leftovers after. Would highly recommend for an interactive evening!”

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