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Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid
5.0
184 Ratings
Madrid
Join a small-group Madrid Tapas Cooking Class and learn the art of Spanish tapas from a professional chef. Create and taste delicious tapas while enjoying red and white wine in a private eatery.
Join a small-group Madrid Tapas Cooking Class and learn the art of Spanish tapas from a professional chef. Create and taste delicious tapas while enjoying red and white wine in a private eatery.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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C. de Valderribas, 30 - Experience the true flavors of Spain right in the heart of Madrid! Dive into an exclusive, unique, and incredibly enjoyable experience with our tapas and paella cooking classes, led by a professional chef who is passionate about Spanish culture and cuisine.
Participants will learn to prepare delightful ham croquettes, black…
- C. de Valderribas, 30 - Experience the true flavors of Spain right in the heart of Madrid! Dive into an exclusive, unique, and incredibly enjoyable experience with our tapas and paella cooking classes, led by a professional chef who is passionate about Spanish culture and cuisine.
Participants will learn to prepare delightful ham croquettes, black rice (paella), Russian salad, and cod “ajoarriero style” in a private and welcoming culinary setting. This interactive class offers a journey into the essence of Spanish culture!
The classes are held in a spacious, modern open kitchen, allowing everyone to cook simultaneously and engage actively. Besides cooking, participants will savor their creations while enjoying fine wines, with all drinks being unlimited and included! Engage in conversations about the secrets of paella, must-see spots in Madrid, and much more. It’s a truly enjoyable cooking course!
No prior cooking experience is required, just bring plenty of enthusiasm and a hearty appetite! If you love cooking and wish to explore Spanish gastronomy, Madrid is the perfect destination, and this experience is the ideal cooking school for your needs. Reserve your spot now!
What's Included
- Tapas and Paella Cooking Class
- Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water
- Tapas and Paella Cooking Class
- Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Russian Salad
- Ham Croquettes
- Black Rice
- Ajoarriero Cod
- Russian Salad
- Ham Croquettes
- Black Rice
- Ajoarriero Cod
Additional Information
- Prepare and enjoy Spanish tapas and paella with a professional chef at an exclusive venue in Madrid.
- Engage in a highly interactive and participatory class. Receive hands-on instruction from a local expert chef and savor your own culinary creations.
- Explore Spanish traditions, immerse in local culture, and gain historical insights from Chef Lola,…
- Prepare and enjoy Spanish tapas and paella with a professional chef at an exclusive venue in Madrid.
- Engage in a highly interactive and participatory class. Receive hands-on instruction from a local expert chef and savor your own culinary creations.
- Explore Spanish traditions, immerse in local culture, and gain historical insights from Chef Lola, who is both knowledgeable and approachable.
- Relish your dishes accompanied by unlimited beer, sodas, red, and white wine.
- Experience a personalized setting with a very small group.
- Connect with like-minded individuals!
- Conveniently located just 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1, Madrid, Retiro.
- Vegetarians are welcome! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if communicated prior to the event. Please call or text before attending the class.
Location
C. de Valderribas, 30
Calle de Valderribas
The address is Calle Valderribas 30, 2º floor. Please notice that the access is from the street, not from the market. At the doorbell it’s written Lóleo.
The Pacifico Metro Station on Line 1 is just two minutes away.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(184 Ratings)
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Sude_m
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing experience - We had a great time thank you so much ! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cooking experience ! 🙏🏻💯
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H_b
Mar 24, 2026
The best taste of Madrid! - If you’re visiting Madrid, do yourself a favor and book a cooking class with Lola—you won’t regret it.
From the moment we arrived, Lola was warm, engaging, and incredibly passionate about Spanish cuisine and culture. She made everyone feel comfortable right away and created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. What really stood out was how educational the experience was—she walked us through every ingredient, explaining not just what we were using, but why it mattered and how it fit into traditional Spanish cooking.
Making paella and tapas under her guidance was both approachable and exciting, and the end result? Absolutely delicious. It was so rewarding to enjoy a meal we helped create, especially one that tasted as authentic and flavorful as it did.
This class was easily the highlight of our short visit to Madrid. I can’t recommend Lola’s classes enough—whether you’re a seasoned cook or a total beginner, you’ll walk away with great memories, new skills, and a full, happy stomach.
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Mario_l
Mar 17, 2026
Great food, great experience! - This was a phenomenal experience! Lola really knows her stuff, she taught us how to make the best meal I've had in Madrid. This was the perfect ending to a great week in Spain. I highly recommend you take this class.
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838ver_nicae
Mar 5, 2026
Excellent class and culinary experience - Excellent class, the 4-stroke menu, very complete, easy and practical to make, everything we cooked was delicious, 100 points and the chef very nice and friendly.
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Wrice3
Feb 28, 2026
Lola is a Rockstar! - What a fantastic experience! Lola was an outstanding teacher — knowledgeable, engaging, and way fun to cook alongside. Our class tackled four classic Spanish dishes: ham croquettes, Russian salad, Ajoarriero cod, and paella with squid ink (black rice), and Lola guided us through each one with the kind of confidence and warmth that makes even first-timers feel like they belong in the kitchen.
Half the joy was the company — our little group brought together people from Kentucky, Tennessee, San Francisco, and Holland, and by the time we sat down to eat everything we'd made, it felt like a dinner party with old friends. And after the cooking was done, we lingered over wine with Lola herself, who generously shared her favorite spots around Madrid — the kind of insider recommendations you simply can't find in a guidebook.
And yes, we ate everything. Every last bite. Along with ample wine she freely provided.
If I'm back in Madrid, I'm signing up again — same recipes and all. That's how good our time together was.
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Jason_d
Feb 25, 2026
This was the best time! ... - This was the best time! The class was great and very interactive- the instructor was so kind in offering tips and suggestions on spices and dishes. A must do when in Madrid!!!!
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Patrick_d
Feb 3, 2026
A fantastic opportunity! - This is a truly valuable experience to learn about Spanish cuisine! Lola is a very talented chef and an excellent host. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in an authentic cultural experience.
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Maricarmen_l
Jan 20, 2026
It was an experience... - It was a wonderful experience not only learned tapas and paella, as it says in the activity, gave us many tips on other dishes
This activity we loved and about the teacher highlight that in addition to a great cook , was very nice and empathetic, at all times made us feel very comfortable, the place where we held the workshop very nice and spacious
I definitely recommend it 100%
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Louise_o
Jan 8, 2026
Very enjoyable cooking... - Very enjoyable cooking experience. Food was delicious and we learned lots of practical tips how cooking tapas and paella. A welcome change of pace after some very busy days around Madrid. Highly recommend for families / groups of friends.
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Anna_s
Dec 17, 2025
Highly Recommend this cooking class! - It was very long but SO worth it!! She made the experience fun while also insightful into cooking a traditional Spanish dish! We highly recommend this to anyone as it was an amazing experience!
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