Paella and Tapas: Madrid Cooking Class with Market Visit
3.5 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Learn how to make authentic paella and tapas, including patatas bravas.
- Explore a typical Madrid market with a local guide, where you’ll learn about the building blocks of Spanish cuisine.
- Enjoy a traditional aperitif before cooking.
- Step behind the scenes of one of Madrid’s most stunning restaurants into an upscale cooking space reserved just for our small group.
- Taste your way around Spain through the best of the country’s regional cuisine.
- Sites Visited
- Huertas/Lavapiés neighborhood
- Antón Martín market
- Private kitchen & tasting space at a local restaurant
- Tour Includes
- A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
- Small group cooking class with 12 people or fewer
- Drinks
- Enough food for lunch and dessert
- Fully guided experience in English
Get hands-on with Spanish food from market to kitchen to plate.
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We joined Arantxa for a tapas-and-paella class - and we have had an absolutely fantastic experience. Her passion combined with a vast insight into Spanish traditions and history has made this a truly recommendable experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Susie · Oct 31, 2025 Excellent
A wonderful cooking class with Arantxa who has the best personality and makes really good food. I would recommend everyone to tris this course!
Tripadvisor customer · Julie · Oct 31, 2025 Excellent
This cooking class was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Spain. From the start, our chef Dan made us feel welcome and excited to dive into Spanish cuisine. The visit to the local market was so full of color and flavor, and Dan brought it all to life with stories, insight, and charm.<br /><br />Back in the kitchen, we rolled up our sleeves and learned how to make a traditional paella, delicious tapas, and the most incredible homemade aioli—his mom’s recipe, which we will absolutely be recreating at home. Every part of the class was hands-on and fun, and Dan’s warmth and passion made the experience feel more like cooking with friends than taking a class.<br /><br />We left with full hearts, full bellies, and a whole new appreciation for Spanish food. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a meaningful and unforgettable experience in Madrid. It was truly five stars all the way.
Tripadvisor customer · Rachel · Oct 25, 2025 Excellent
Arantxa was an awesome guide and chef, recommended! We loved the visit to the local market and the cooking class was very informative and a lot of fun.
Tripadvisor customer · Maja · Oct 25, 2025 Excellent
Dan was an excellent guide and entertaining chef. We learnt loads from him and highly recommend this tour.
GetYourGuide customer · Karen · New Zealand · Oct 24, 2025FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarians
- Pescatarians
- Pregnant women
We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
This tour is not recommended for vegans, dairy free, or gluten free.
Can my child attend this cooking class?
Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12. Families with teenagers are welcome to join.
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
I use a wheelchair, can I still take the cooking class?
Unfortunately, the location where we hold the cooking class features various sets of stairs and we cannot accommodate wheelchair users in this space.
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