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Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy an authentic cooking class in a local cooking studio with host Lola, who has dedicated a big part of her life to marketing, organizing events, restoration and decoration of country houses, translations and even theater production. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a cooking studio where Lola will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Spanish dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's cooking studio.

• Small group cooking lesson in a cooking studio
• Introduction to Spanish culture and cuisine
• Experience Spanish hospitality in a residential Madrid neighborhood

What's Included

  • Local wine
  • Small-group tapas & paella cooking class with a local
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Calle de Valderribas
30, Retiro, 28007 Madrid, Spain

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What To Expect

Discover the authentic taste of Spain in the heart of Madrid! Immerse yourself in an exclusive, unique and super fun tapas and paella 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 an private and 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, Madrid is the ideal place and this cooking class is perfect for you.

Sample Menu

Starter

Ensaladilla Rusa - a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad

Starter

Croquetas de Jamón - the essential Spanish ham croquettes

Main

Arroz Negro - a type of paella

Main

Ajoarriero Cod - with a vegetables sauce

Dessert

Spanish wine/beer/sodas

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private.
  • Alcohol is included in the price of your experience.
  • Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7626P629

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private.
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  • Alcohol is included in the price of your experience.
  • Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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