Private Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Madrid

Your private culinary experience starts with a visit to a local market. As the stalls come to life for the day, explore the ingredients central to Spanish cooking and pick up fresh produce for the dishes ahead. Your guide shares insights into how Madrileños shop, snack, and select quality ingredients, offering context that enriches the dishes you’ll later prepare.

 A short walk leads you to a contemporary restaurant kitchen set aside exclusively for your group. Here, you’ll meet the chef, enjoy a classic vermouth, and sample cheese and traditional gildas as the class gets underway. The private setting offers space to relax, ask questions, and enjoy a flexible pace suited to your group.

 Then it’s time to cook. Learn the techniques behind beloved Spanish tapas, from patatas bravas with two homemade sauces to perfectly fried croquetas. Your chef breaks down regional traditions, clears up common misconceptions, and guides you step by step through preparing an authentic paella Valenciana.

 Once everything is ready, gather around the table for a generous three-course lunch paired with wine or beer. Seasonal fruit from the market is a refreshing end to your lunch. You’ll leave with practical skills, memories, and even the recipes to recreate at home.