Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Guitar Music

4.7
(20 reviews)
Alicante, Spain

2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a warm, hands-on cooking experience that brings you straight into the heart of Alicante’s food culture. You'll cook a full tapas menu in a real, lively kitchen — not a staged set, but a working space where locals eat every day.

Led by a local chef and a friendly host, you’ll use fresh, top-quality ingredients from the Central Market to prepare authentic Spanish tapas while learning the techniques, stories, and traditions behind each dish.

It’s not just about recipes — it’s about connecting through food. You’ll cook, learn, and share the experience with others in a relaxed, local setting. The menu is plentiful and packed with flavour, but what stays with you is the atmosphere — real, honest, and uniquely Alicante.

To finish the evening, enjoy live Spanish guitar music that adds the perfect touch of Mediterranean soul to your meal — a moment that makes this experience truly unforgettable.

Example Menu

Starter

Tortilla de Patatas

Spanish omelette with soft potatoes, eggs, and olive oil — a golden, fluffy classic.

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Gazpacho

A refreshing cold Spanish soup made with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and olive oil, perfect for a hot day.

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Secreto Toast with Turrón Sauce

Tender, flavorful secreto (pork) served on a crispy toast, topped with a creamy turrón sauce. This dish offers a unique taste of Spain.

Starter

Delicias de Elche

Sweet dates wrapped in crispy bacon — the perfect sweet and savoury bite.

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Chorizo a la Sidra

Spicy chorizo simmered in cider — bold, juicy, and full of Spanish character.

Dessert

Torrija with Turrón Ice Cream

Warm, caramelized brioche paired with a scoop of rich nougat (turrón) ice cream.

What's Included

Full homemade tapas dinner prepared during the workshop — fresh, local, and full of flavour. Includes 6–7 traditional dishes and dessert, all made from scratch in a real local kitchen.
Aprons provided so you can cook comfortably and stay clean throughout the experience.
Guided by a professional local chef throughout the cooking experience.
A large, refreshing glass of homemade sangría (or any other drink of your choice) is included with your dinner — fruity, cold, and full of flavour. Extra drinks can be added when booking.
Live Spanish guitar performance to end the evening with Mediterranean charm
Bottled still water is included throughout the experience to keep you refreshed while cooking and during the full tapas dinner.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the flavors of Spain in a hands-on tapas cooking class in the heart of Alicante. Led by a local chef and host, you’ll prepare a full dinner menu of traditional Spanish tapas using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced that morning from the Central Market.

The experience takes place in a real, fully functioning kitchen — the same one where locals gather to eat every day. This isn’t just a cooking class, it’s a social and cultural experience where you’ll learn authentic recipes, hear the stories behind each dish, and enjoy the meal you’ve created together.

On the menu: Spanish omelette (tortilla de patatas), gazpacho, dates wrapped in bacon, chorizo in cider, tosta of Iberian pork with turrón sauce and dessert — torrija with turrón ice cream.

After cooking, relax and enjoy your tapas dinner in good company. To end the evening, enjoy a touch of local culture with live Spanish guitar music — the perfect way to savor the Mediterranean atmosphere.

Whether you’re a passionate home cook or a curious traveler, this relaxed and friendly evening is a delicious way to connect with Spanish culture through food, music, and people.

Vegetarian options available under request.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Free Walking Tours Alicante

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Cancellation Policy

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

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