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Small-Group Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid

All amenities

Family Friendly
Vegetarian friendly
English, Spanish
Cooking studio
Cooking demonstration
professional cook
Cooking Experience
3 - 4 hours
Min 1, max 10 guests
Start times: 11:00am, 7:00pm
Discover the authentic taste of Spain in the heart of Madrid! Immerse yourself in an exclusive, unique and super fun tapas and paella, small-group 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 a 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 in Madrid, this cooking class is perfect for you.
Notes

1. Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private.
2. Lola can offer gluten free and vegetarian meals on request.
3. Alcohol is included in the price of your experience.
4. Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

  • Ensaladilla Rusa - a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad
  • Croquetas de Jamón - Spanish ham croquettes
  • Arroz Negro - a type of paella
  • Ajoarriero Cod - with a vegetables sauce
  • Spanish wine/beer/sodas

More about Lola

After a life dedicated to marketing, organizing events, restoration and decoration of country houses, translations and even theater production. Lola decided to embark on a new journey that brings together her two passions: cooking and traveling. Once just her hobby, now cooking has turned into a business and passion project. Lola hosts this experience in a cooking studio located within a municipal market, in central Madrid. She has cooked throughout her life, for her family, her friends and for herself, so now she is excited to cook for travelers visiting Madrid. An experience with Lola is a great way to learn about Spanish food, culture, recipes over some interesting conversation and wine.

“I love receiving travelers from all over the world, sharing recipes and experiences in an intimate and authentic setting.”

What others are saying

Nov 28, 2025
"Our cooking class with Lola was amazing! She taught us so much about cooking as well as Spanish culture and we made delicious food! It was such an enjoyable evening for our family. Lots of wine was flowing and it was just a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere! Would highly recommend this class!"
Eileen
Apr 14, 2024
"Lovely kitchen! Lola was a wonderful hostess. Very good at getting everyone involved. Great food, we prepared the majority ourselves. Lots of good wine-a very pleasant experience"
Anonymous
Feb 14, 2023
"Lola is an exceptional chef and teacher! We made two kinds of tapas, a fish entree, and paella—our reason for taking the class. Her teaching style is fun, informative and thorough. I feel ready to go home and make these dishes for my friends and family! Every dish was absolutely delicious, we learned a lot about Spanish cooking in different regions, and had an incredible amount of fun! I highly recommend any cooking class offered by Lola—when I return to Madrid I will take another cooking class with her."
Nedra_C
Sep 21, 2022
"We loved our afternoon with Lola and the rest of our group. We’ve travelled quite a bit in Spain over the years, and we enjoy cooking (and eating) Spanish food, but we leaned some new techniques that we will definitely use when we get home. Lola was a joy - in addition to providing the recipes and information about the ingredients and instructions, she gave us some great general information about the Spanish culture and ideas about other places to visit in Madrid. A great value and it was also great to dine on the food we prepared."
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Cancellation

  • No worries booking: free cancellation within 24 hours of booking.
  • Cancel anytime up to 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus service fees.
  • If your experience is cancelled within 48 hours of your experience, no refund is provided.

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