Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Guitar Music

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4.5

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Recommended by 87% travellers

87% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.5 (23)

Recommended by 87% travellers

Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Alicante

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Alicante

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, Spanish

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4.5

•23 reviews

US$35.77 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 21, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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This is a warm, hands-on cooking experience that takes you into the heart of Alicante’s food culture. You’ll prepare five traditional tapas and a dessert in a real working restaurant kitchen — not a staged set, but a lively space where locals come to eat. Guided by a local chef and a friendly host, you’ll work with fresh, quality ingredients while learning different cooking techniques and discovering the stories and traditions behind each dish. The experience combines genuine hands-on cooking with the Spanish tradition of sharing tapas. You’ll cook together before sitting around the same table to enjoy everything you have prepared, accompanied by a drink, good conversation and a relaxed local atmosphere. At the end of the meal, a solo Spanish guitarist will perform a few songs, adding a brief final touch of Mediterranean soul to the experience. Authentic food, shared around a table, in a setting that feels genuinely Alicante.

Aprons provided so you can cook comfortably and stay clean throughout the experience.

Alcoholic beverages

One drink of your choice is included with dinner, including homemade sangría, wine, beer, soft drinks and non-alcoholic options. Additional drinks can be added when booking.

Guided by a professional local chef throughout the cooking experience.

Live Spanish guitar performance to end the evening with Mediterranean charm

Bottled water

Bottled still water is included throughout the experience to keep you refreshed while cooking and during the full tapas dinner.

Dinner

A generous tapas dinner prepared during the workshop, including five traditional tapas and pumpkin fritters for dessert, made with fresh, quality ingredients in a real working restaurant kitchen.

Discover the authentic flavors of Spain in a hands-on tapas workshop in the heart of Alicante. Guided by a local chef, you’ll work together to prepare five traditional tapas and a dessert. The workshop takes place in a real working restaurant kitchen. You’ll enjoy a hands-on cooking class while also discovering the Spanish way of sharing food: around a table, with a drink, good conversation and good company. As you cook each dish, you’ll work with different ingredients and techniques while discovering the stories, traditions and local flavors that make Spanish tapas so special. On the menu: Spanish tortilla, salmorejo, Delicias de Elche (dates wrapped in bacon), a toast with grilled pork and nougat sauce, a traditional Murcian marinera (spanish potato salad), and pumpkin buñuelos for dessert. After cooking, relax and enjoy your tapas dinner together. At the end of the meal, a solo Spanish guitarist will perform a few songs — a final touch of local culture and Mediterranean atmosphere. This friendly experience is a delicious way to connect with Spanish culture through food, stories and people. Our menu is largely vegetarian, with easy adaptations available for vegetarian guests

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Tortilla de Patatas

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

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Salmorejo

A smooth, creamy cold soup, made with ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, and olive oil, and served well chilled and jamón toppings.

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Marinera

Creamy Spanish potato salad, a crunchy bread ring, and a salty anchovy come together in this irresistible classic tapa.

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Delicias de Elche

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

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Pork toast with turrón sauce

Crispy toast with grilled Iberian pork and a creamy nougat sauce with a touch of brandy

DESSERT

Buñuelos

Light and fluffy pumpkin fritters, crisp on the outside, tender inside, and dusted with sugar for a warm, sweet finish.

Meeting Point

C. Manuel Antón 19, Calle Manuel Antón, Alicante Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 03004

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Trail558500May 2026 • TripAdvisor

Do it again!

Great experience! Well organized, very good atmosphere, the chef was very pedagogue, to do again for a paella

Response from ViatorJuly 29, 2026

Thank you so much! We’re delighted you enjoyed the atmosphere and felt well guided throughout the class. And yes—the paella experience sounds like the perfect plan for your next visit! We’ll be ready to welcome you back into the kitchen. 😊🥘

Travelpro666November 2025 • TripAdvisor

Well-invested hours with educational content

The cooking class was fantastic! It was my first cooking class, alone and in a foreign country. I was warmly welcomed and introduced to the other participants. It was a harmonious one with each other. The course taught me many tips and tricks. Through him I got to know a wide variety of tapas in the preparation and taste. I also liked the live music very much. Thank you for the good evening!

Response from ViatorJuly 29, 2026

Thank you for sharing this with us! Joining your first cooking class alone in a new country takes a little courage, so we’re especially happy that you immediately felt welcome and connected with the group. It was a pleasure introducing you to the world of tapas, and we’re glad the live music completed the evening. We hope it’s the first of many cooking classes! 😊

GlobeTrotting282205November 2025 • TripAdvisor

Great experience in a truly traditional kitchen

We had a very nice evening. There were only two of us, as no one else had registered at the time. The course took place anyway and we had the full attention and were able to get all the more involved with cooking and the story about tapas. Again and again Thank you very much

Response from ViatorJuly 29, 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure spending the evening with you. Sometimes a small group makes the experience even more special, with more time to cook, share stories and enjoy the evening together. We’re so glad you appreciated it, and you’ll always be welcome to cook with us again! 😊

766louisbOctober 2025 • TripAdvisor

Enjoyable learning experience

The Chef Fred is charming and amiable. A patient tutor that gave the history behind Tapas creation. He was confident enough to throughout to provide a hands on experience. I can go home with some tips to cook authentic Tapas. It's an easy recommend experience.

nicolesU8283HXOctober 2025 • TripAdvisor

Fun family experience!

Fun night of cooking for us and learning some new Spanish dishes that we can make at home now. Our two girls (8 and 9) were able to help with all the prep and also making the food.