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- English
- Spanish
This is a warm, hands-on cooking experience that takes you into the heart of Alicante’s food culture. You’ll prepare five traditional tapas and a dessert in a real working restaurant kitchen — not a staged set, but a lively space where locals come to eat.
Guided by a local chef and a friendly host, you’ll work with fresh, quality ingredients while learning different cooking techniques and discovering the stories and traditions behind each dish.
The experience combines genuine hands-on cooking with the Spanish tradition of sharing tapas. You’ll cook together before sitting around the same table to enjoy everything you have prepared, accompanied by a drink, good conversation and a relaxed local atmosphere.
At the end of the meal, a solo Spanish guitarist will perform a few songs, adding a brief final touch of Mediterranean soul to the experience. Authentic food, shared around a table, in a setting that feels genuinely Alicante.
Example Menu
Starter
Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish omelette with soft potatoes, eggs, and olive oil — a golden, fluffy classic.
Starter
Salmorejo
A smooth, creamy cold soup, made with ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, and olive oil, and served well chilled and jamón toppings.
Starter
Marinera
Creamy Spanish potato salad, a crunchy bread ring, and a salty anchovy come together in this irresistible classic tapa.
Starter
Delicias de Elche
Sweet dates wrapped in crispy bacon — the perfect sweet and savoury bite.
Starter
Pork toast with turrón sauce
Crispy toast with grilled Iberian pork and a creamy nougat sauce with a touch of brandy
Dessert
Buñuelos
Light and fluffy pumpkin fritters, crisp on the outside, tender inside, and dusted with sugar for a warm, sweet finish.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The kitchen is a 3-min walk from Central Market. Find us at Calle Manuel Antón 19, a small street between Plaza Músico Óscar Tordera and the Lonja parking. ⚠️ Approach from the plaza side — the street is split by the parking lot.
What to expect
The workshop takes place in a real working restaurant kitchen. You’ll enjoy a hands-on cooking class while also discovering the Spanish way of sharing food: around a table, with a drink, good conversation and good company.
As you cook each dish, you’ll work with different ingredients and techniques while discovering the stories, traditions and local flavors that make Spanish tapas so special.
On the menu: Spanish tortilla, salmorejo, Delicias de Elche (dates wrapped in bacon), a toast with grilled pork and nougat sauce, a traditional Murcian marinera (spanish potato salad), and pumpkin buñuelos for dessert.
After cooking, relax and enjoy your tapas dinner together. At the end of the meal, a solo Spanish guitarist will perform a few songs — a final touch of local culture and Mediterranean atmosphere.
This friendly experience is a delicious way to connect with Spanish culture through food, stories and people.
Our menu is largely vegetarian, with easy adaptations available for vegetarian guests
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No se sirven bebidas alcohólicas a menores de 18 años
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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