Spanish Paella Cooking Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Tapas, paella and flan – this hands-on Spanish cooking class in Chicago, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, takes you through three pillars of coastal Spanish cuisine in one vibrant, skill-building experience.

Your hands-on cooking experience features:
- Gambas al Ajillo with shrimp, garlic, lemon, chile flakes and sourdough
- Seafood Paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice and chistorra
- Mango Flan with eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and mango purée

You will leave with the skills to make authentic Spanish paella and tapas at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Example Menu

Starter

Gambas al Ajillo

Classic Spanish garlic shrimp sautéed at high heat in olive oil with garlic, fresh lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough for dipping.

Main

Seafood Paella

Mussels, shrimp and chistorra simmered in saffron-infused bomba rice, cooked to a golden, perfectly crisp socarrat base.

Dessert

Mango Flan

A silky baked flan made with mango purée, eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk – a tropical Spanish finish.

What's Included

All fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
Enjoy the 3-course Spanish menu you prepare.
Take-home recipes for tapas, paella and flan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the bold, sun-soaked flavors of coastal Spain in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, this three-course experience takes you from the high-heat sauté of a garlic shrimp tapa to layering the complex, saffron-scented flavors of a classic seafood paella.

The menu you will prepare includes:
- Starter: gambas al ajillo – Spanish garlic shrimp with lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough
- Main Course: seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron bomba rice and chistorra
- Dessert: silky mango flan with mango purée, condensed milk and evaporated milk

From the quick high-heat technique of gambas to mastering the rice-to-broth ratio and socarrat of a great paella, this class builds real Spanish cooking confidence. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Supplied by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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