Paella and Tapas: Madrid Cooking Class with Market Visit

468 reviews

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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4.8 /5
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Refer to my TripAdvisor review 11June 2026 Explorer 66392932465 Whitby UK Arantxa was excellent
Verified · Barbara · United Kingdom · Female · Jun 12, 2026
Excellent
Danniel was an amazing guide, shared a lot of insights in his family recipes, and the paella we cooked was better than restaurant quality! The class was so fun and informative, and totally recommended!!!
Tripadvisor customer · Andjani · Jun 12, 2026
Excellent
Amazing experience!<br />Daniel is such a great person!<br />The human touch, the kindness, the attention to us, the patience with our mistakes so cool!!!<br />Thank you Daniel!
Tripadvisor customer · Road24253985012 · Jun 12, 2026
Excellent
Superbe expérience avec le chef Danniel, tout était parfait et rempli danecdotes et une super ambiance amenée par le chef et sa collègue.<br />Patatas bravas, paella, croquettes, dégustation de vermouth et de vin.<br />Cétait un super moment et je le recommande à tout le monde. Le lieu est également très beau et facile daccès.<br />Merci encore Danniel
Tripadvisor customer · Francois · Jun 12, 2026
Excellent
It was a super pleasant experience with lots of information abour ingredients and background, and interesting tricks shared by the chef Daniel! The cooking experience is shared and everyone gets a part to make so that it's an amazing team time and individual learning too :) I absolutely loved it !!!
Tripadvisor customer · Flyer37359003400 · Jun 12, 2026

FAQs

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.
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.
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for: - Vegetarians - Pescatarians - Dairy free - 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 and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children.
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.

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