Spanish Cooking Classes in Madrid: 13 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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7.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class with Expert Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Meet Chef Lola at a private kitchen near Pacifico Metro for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. Prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, ajoarriero cod, and black rice paella, then eat everything with red and white wine, beer, and sodas. Groups are limited to 10, and recipes are included.

“This was a wonderful experience and we loved it! We learnt lots about Spanish culture and cuisine, as well as learning to make things we had never done before such as croquettes and squid. The wine was generously free flowing too! The only thing to be mindful of is that there were several fish dishes and one of our group didn’t like fish.”

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8.Paella & Tapas Cooking Class and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $112

Meet your English-speaking guide near a historic Madrid market, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook paella Valenciana, three tapas, and dessert in a private kitchen. Guides such as Daniel, Danny, Arantxa, Dan, and Benny bring Spanish food traditions to life. The class lasts 3.5 hours and serves groups of 12 or fewer.

“Danny was an exceptional host and chef. Sharing his love of cooking, passion for his traditions and culture certainly enhanced the experience. The food was fabulous as well”

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9.Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Join chef Lola near Pacífico metro for a three-and-a-half-hour Spanish cooking class. You will prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, black rice paella, and ajoarriero cod, then eat your meal with included wine, beer, or soft drinks. The shared class has space for up to 10 people and welcomes dietary requests.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Madrid! Lola was an incredible teacher, the space was gorgeous and the food we prepared was traditionally Spanish and delicious. I would recommend this to all of my friends and family who come to Madrid and hope to return to cook with Lola soon.”

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10.Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Eatery in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $112

Spend 3.5 hours at a private eatery near Pacífico Metro, cooking Spanish tapas with Chef Lola or another professional chef. You may prepare ham croquettes, black-ink squid paella, Russian salad, and ajoarriero cod, then eat your meal with local wine, coffee, and conversation. The menu can change with the season.

“Chef Lola was wonderful! We were 8 at dinner. She engaged with all of us and accommodated vegetarian and aversion to bell peppers tastes. Wine was poured freely! Our dinner was a Russian Salad (basically a tuna salad), croquettes, paella both vegetarian and squid based, and a cod with tomatoes onions and peppers (and one without the peppers). Tea and coffee was served. The evening was not rushed. We learned lots about the dishes and where the food is sourced. We all went home happy and with recipes. Highly recommend this class.Read more”

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11.Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Local Eatery in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $115

Meet chef Lola at a private local eatery near Retiro for a 3.5-hour, hands-on Madrid cooking class. Prepare ham croquettes, black squid paella, Russian salad, and cod ajoarriero, then share the meal with wine and a group of no more than 10 people. Seasonal ingredients may change the menu.

“My parents, my wife, my three early 20’s daughters and a friend of theirs loved this. We will be able to keep the memories of our trip alive by learning to cook some of the dishes we had on our visit. 100% would recommend as a MUST do on your visit.”

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12.Tapas Cooking Class with bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $140

Join Benny, Benjamin, or another professional chef in Madrid for a hands-on class making five traditional tapas. Start with cava, cheese, and charcuterie, then sit at a communal table for your seven-course meal, five Spanish wines, and chef-made main dish and dessert. You’ll also take home a PDF recipe booklet.

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13.Spanish Tapas Cooking Class + Unlimited Wine (6-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $194

At The Cooking Clubhouse on C. de Atocha, you’ll prepare Spanish tapas with an English-speaking host, from cider-simmered chorizo and gambas al ajillo to Basque peppers, Ibérico pork, and Crema Catalana mousse. The three-hour evening class includes unlimited Spanish wine, recipes, and a meal for up to 24 people.

“So much fun! We have done quite a number of cooking classes and this tops the list of our experiences. It was a well planned and prepared class. The staff kept things moving along as they took us around Spain and introduced us to the unique tapas from each region. Highly recommended.”

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