Traditional Spanish Cooking Class with a Grandmother in Madrid

5.0
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Ariadna, also known as Ari has been hosting cooking classes with her grandmother, Antonia, in their family home since 2019. After studying translation abroad, Ari returned to Madrid to join her grandmother, the most-loving expert cook in the family, to host travelers who are curious to learn about Spanish cuisine and culture. They are excited to welcome new people to their beautiful city and share all about the history, culture and lifestyle.

• Cooking class in Madrid with a Spanish grandmother
• Learn to cook Spanish tortilla or gazpacho or Spanish omelet or paella
• Introduction to Spanish ingredients, cooking styles and culinary traditions
• Get insight into the cuisine, culture and the everyday lives of locals
• 100% private activity
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets are available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Example Menu

Starter

Appetizer: Seasonal soup or Pan con tomate

Main

Main course: Spanish omelet or Paella

Dessert

Dessert: Fruits or Flan

Starter

Bread

Dessert

1-2 glasses of local wine per person

What's Included

Authentic home-cooked Spanish meal
Local wine (1-2 glasses)
Spanish home cooking class in Madrid with locals
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your hosts directly at their apartment in Comillas, Madrid. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your Spanish cooking class in Madrid takes place in Ari and Antonia’s beautiful family apartment - visit a grandmother's house to learn to cook traditional Spanish food. A wonderful opportunity to visit a local home and learn more about their family, culinary traditions and life in Spain. In your 2-hour hands-on Spanish cooking class learn to make Spanish classics from scratch. You will be guided through the step-by-step process of making Spanish tortilla or gazpacho or Spanish omelet or paella. Learn how to cook traditional Spanish dishes using family recipes and just the way Antonia cooks for the family at home. While cooking Ari will share stories, useful trips and tricks and also local suggestions on the best things to do in Madrid. The menu is seasonal and if you have any preferences on what you would like to cook, please let Ari and Antonia in advance while booking your Madrid cooking class online. After cooking sit down to enjoy the seasonal, homemade and traditional Spanish meal you helped prepare, which will be served with sides, wine and dessert.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets option are available - if any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Alcohol is included in the price of your experience
  • Please note the hosts apartment is on the 2nd floor and the building has no elevator.
  • Even though the cancellation policy states 'All Sales Final' cancellations received more than 48 hours prior to the experience date are refundable, please message us
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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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