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Take a deep dive into Spanish cuisine and culture by getting hands-on in the kitchen. After a tour of a traditional market with an expert local guide, you’ll head into a modern private kitchen space to make traditional paella, tapas, and dessert. By the time you sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch, you’ll understand the crucial role that food plays in everyday life here in Spain, the fascinating history behind paella, and cooking techniques you can bring back to your own kitchen.
Example Menu
Starter
Basque classic: the Gilda
A skewer with anchovy, pickled pepper, and olive with connections to Rita Hayworth.
Starter
Campollano sheep's cheese cured with honey and thyme
Recognized as a top specialty cheese from Cuenca, which we select together at the local market at the start of the tour.
Starter
Vermouth from La Cuesta
A sweet, fortified wine from La Cuesta, a trusted winery in La Rioja, Spain.
Main
Spanish fried ham croquettes & Patatas Bravas
Hand-rolled Spanish croquettes with a creamy interior and crispy exterior, paired with classic fried patatas bravas and two homemade sauces.
Main
An authentic Valencian paella
We will do it from scratch using authentic ingredients like chicken, green beans, and pork ribs.
Main
Godello white wine or local draft beer
A white wine from Valdeorras, Galicia, or Mahou, a draft beer from a 100+ year-old Madrid brewery.
Main
Vegetarian paella and Spanish potato salad (vegeterian option)
For the vegetarian guests, we make a second, vegetarian paella and Spanish potato salad instead of the croquettes.
Dessert
Seasonal fruits from local fruit stand
I could be figs in the fall, citrus like mandarins in winter, and stone fruit like donut peaches or Spanish Claudia plums for summer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Plazuela Anton Martín 28012 near the metro stop and statue of El Abrazo (the Hug).
What to expect
Now that you have a solid understanding of Spanish food basics, it’s time to get hands-on. You’ll head behind the scenes of one of the most exciting restaurants in Madrid’s Huertas neighborhood into a beautiful cooking space reserved just for your small group.
Enjoy a typical aperitif of sweet vermouth with products from the local market. Over the next few hours, you'll work in the kitchen with your group to prepare typical Spanish tapas, homemade croquetas and patatas bravas with two homemade sauces.
Sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch and seasonal fruit from the market for dessert with your choice of beer or wine. You'll feel bonded to this new group of friends after cooking this special meal together. Leaving class, you'll have a deeper knowledge of Spanish cuisine and several easy, delicious recipes to recreate in your own kitchen.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans, those with celiac disease and those with lactose intolerance.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans, those with celiac disease and those with lactose intolerance.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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