Spanish Paella Cooking Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)

Name: Spanish Paella Cooking Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)
Start: 2026-09-11T19:00:00Z
Location: Cook (Illinois)

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Spanish Paella Cooking Class in Chicago (Includes 3-Course Meal)

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US$116.84 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026

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

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Cook (Illinois)

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

Tapas, paella and flan – this hands-on Spanish cooking class in Chicago, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, takes you through three pillars of coastal Spanish cuisine in one vibrant, skill-building experience.

Your hands-on cooking experience features:

- Gambas al Ajillo with shrimp, garlic, lemon, chile flakes and sourdough

- Seafood Paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice and chistorra

- Mango Flan with eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and mango purée

You will leave with the skills to make authentic Spanish paella and tapas at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.

Sample Menu

STARTER

Gambas al Ajillo

Classic Spanish garlic shrimp sautéed at high heat in olive oil with garlic, fresh lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough for dipping.

MAIN

Seafood Paella

Mussels, shrimp and chistorra simmered in saffron-infused bomba rice, cooked to a golden, perfectly crisp socarrat base.

DESSERT

Mango Flan

A silky baked flan made with mango purée, eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk – a tropical Spanish finish.

What You Get

All fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.

Enjoy the 3-course Spanish menu you prepare.

Professional Instruction

Gratuities

Good To Know

This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Discover the bold, sun-soaked flavors of coastal Spain in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, this three-course experience takes you from the high-heat sauté of a garlic shrimp tapa to layering the complex, saffron-scented flavors of a classic seafood paella. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: gambas al ajillo – Spanish garlic shrimp with lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough - Main Course: seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron bomba rice and chistorra - Dessert: silky mango flan with mango purée, condensed milk and evaporated milk From the quick high-heat technique of gambas to mastering the rice-to-broth ratio and socarrat of a great paella, this class builds real Spanish cooking confidence. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.