Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Enjoy an authentic cooking class in a local cooking studio with host Lola, who has dedicated a big part of her life to marketing, organizing events, restoration and decoration of country houses, translations and even theater production. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a cooking studio where Lola will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Spanish dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's cooking studio.

• Small group cooking lesson in a cooking studio
• Introduction to Spanish culture and cuisine
• Experience Spanish hospitality in a residential Madrid neighborhood

Example Menu

Starter

Ensaladilla Rusa - a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad

Starter

Croquetas de Jamón - the essential Spanish ham croquettes

Main

Arroz Negro - a type of paella

Main

Ajoarriero Cod - with a vegetables sauce

Dessert

Spanish wine/beer/sodas

What's Included

Local wine
Small-group tapas & paella cooking class with a local
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Lola at her cooking studio in Pacífico neighborhood of Madrid. 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. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the authentic taste of Spain in the heart of Madrid! Immerse yourself in an exclusive, unique and super fun tapas and paella cooking class guided by a professional chef passionate about Spanish culture and cuisine, Lola. In your shared Madrid cooking class you will learn to cook ham croquettes, black rice (paella), Russian salad, and "ajoarriero style" cod in an private and cozy gastronomic space, conveniently located just 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1. The cooking studio has a large, open and modern kitchen with enough space for everyone to cook at the same time and participate actively. In addition to cooking, you will taste each of your creations while enjoying some good wines, all drinks are included! No prior cooking knowledge is necessary, just bring a lot of enthusiasm, and an appetite to learn! So, if you love cooking and want to experience Spanish gastronomy, Madrid is the ideal place and this cooking class is perfect for you.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private.
  • Lola can offer gluten and vegetarian free meals on request.
  • Alcohol is included in the price of your experience.
  • Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.
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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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