Small Group Tapas and Paella Cooking Class in Madrid

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Spanish, German
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Join Lola in her Madrid studio for a lively tapas and paella class. Learn family recipes, enjoy hands-on cooking, and savor your creations. Discover Spanish culture in a small group.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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

Sample 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 You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Shared cooking class with your host Lola
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

C. de Valderribas 30, Calle de Valderribas, Madrid Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, ES, 28007

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $220.52 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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