14 Cooking Classes in Madrid Worth Booking

1.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

At Cooking Point in central Madrid, you’ll spend four hours preparing Spanish dishes with a local chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo. Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class, then eat what you make and take home the recipes.

“A highlight not to be missed! Best cooking class ever! The paella was delicious, and I can’t wait to enjoy again and cherished learning how its outsmarts made. A short trip to the local market was really fun. To top off the delicious sangria and dining with. Brie friends was magical!”

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2.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse in central Madrid, an English-speaking chef guides you through paella from prep to pan. You cook in pairs, taste several recipes, and sit down for cheese, gazpacho, calamari, desserts, and five Spanish wines. Benji, Benny, Youssef, and other instructors may lead the class.

“Benji has great energy, passion and knowledge about cooking and wine. We were only two people in the class so we got all of the attention.”

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3.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet at Antón Martín Market at 10:30 a.m. for a guided food walk and ingredient shopping, then cook and eat Spanish dishes at Ferretería Restaurante in Huertas. Guides such as Andrea, Daniel, Arantxa, Danny, and Danielle lead the class, which includes drinks, lunch, dessert, and recipes to recreate at home.

“Wonderful experience! Hands on learning, delicious food and wine, beautiful space for class. A definite must do!”

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4.Taste of Spain: Tapas Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

At The Cooking Clubhouse in central Madrid, a chef such as Benjy or Ines guides you through four traditional tapas prepared in pairs. You’ll drink Cava and five Spanish wines, then sit down to share a six-course meal with a chef-made main course and Catalan dessert.

“We did this in a group of 6 and the entire groups agreed that this one of the best parts of our trip! The class was a blast, instructions were simple, the food was delicious, and the wine never stopped being poured! This class is a must while you’re in Madrid!”

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5.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Choose a morning paella class with a local market visit, or an evening tapas class with five tapas, dessert, and sangria. English-speaking chefs including Ángel, Teresa, Eduardo, Elisa, and Maria guide you through each step, then you eat what you cook.

“This was one of the best experiences that I’ve had. Angel was a fabulous host and everything we made was delicious. I learned a lot, and I had a great time. I would definitely recommend this activity and I look forward to doing it again with friends and family.”

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6.10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $80Best value

At A Punto Cooking School in central Madrid, an English-speaking chef guides you through 10 Spanish tapas in a fully equipped kitchen. You will work in small teams, prepare dishes such as Basque gilda and Catalan pan tumaca, then share the meal with sangría. No previous cooking experience is needed.

“A very knowledgeable chef, a very clean and fun environment, I would definitely do this class again!”

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7.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Chef Lola at a private cooking studio near Madrid’s Retiro district for a hands-on 3.5-hour class. Prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, ajoarriero cod, and black rice paella, then eat it all with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water.

“This was such a memorable way to dine! We met some very interesting people, had great conversations, learned about cooking and Spanish culture, ate delicious food and enjoyed bottomless wine. Chef Loleo was great and the kitchen was beautiful. Highly recommend. We are a family of 6 with youngest being 13.”

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8.10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

At A Punto Cooking School in central Madrid, you’ll work with chef Gustavo, Rosa, or another instructor to prepare up to 10 Spanish tapas in English. The 2.5-hour class includes all ingredients, a shared home-cooked dinner, sangria, and a souvenir apron.

“A must do in Madrid! Gus and his staff gave us an education while teaching us how to create 10 tapas. We had a class of 12, all diff age folks. We all had fun cooking and eating together what we had prepared! It was a great experience that we’ve done several times in different cities! Perfect for everyone. Highly recommend! Gus spoke English and was happy to answer any questions we had!”

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9.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class with Expert Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Join chef Lola in a small Madrid kitchen near Pacífico Metro for a hands-on class in ham croquettes, black rice paella, Russian salad, and ajoarriero cod. You cook, eat, and learn Spanish food traditions with unlimited drinks, practical recipes, and a group capped at 10.

“Loved everything! So fun and delicious and Lola is delightful! 😊”

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10.Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $96

At The Cooking Clubhouse on C. de Atocha, you’ll cook a Spanish brunch in pairs, including tortilla, brava potatoes, a Mallorcan tapa, and churros with chocolate. English-speaking instructors such as Eric, Jaime, Pao, and Vasco guide the 1-hour-45-minute class, with unlimited wine, cava, coffee, or tea.

“Jaime was the best! He greeted us at the door and offered us something to drink right away. He explained every part of the process and gave us some nice tips. Our glasses were never empty! He was very knowledgeable in cooking and in Spanish history! If we come back to Madrid, I will definitely do this again!”

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11.Paella & Tapas Cooking Class and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · from $108

Join Chef Daniel for a 3.5-hour Madrid food experience: shop at a historic market, taste Spanish vermouth, prepare two tapas, croquetas, paella Valenciana, and crema catalana, then sit down to eat with wine or beer.

“This was a lot of fun. The market tour was so interesting and our chef was amazing!”

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12.Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Join chef Lola near Pacífico Metro for a 3.5-hour Spanish cooking class. You’ll prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, black rice paella, and ajoarriero cod in a modern kitchen, then eat together with wine, beer, or soft drinks. The class is in English and welcomes up to 10 people.

“We learned ALOT about what paella IS and is NOT! Lots of fun with others from around the world. Loleo was AMAZING!”

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13.Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Eatery in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $112

Join Chef Lola at a private eatery near Pacifico Metro for a 3.5-hour, hands-on Madrid cooking class. Make ham croquettes, black ink squid paella, Russian salad, and ajoarriero cod, then share the meal with wine, coffee, and recipes in a group of up to 10.

“Chef Lola was wonderful! We were 8 at dinner. She engaged with all of us and accommodated vegetarian and aversion to bell peppers tastes. Wine was poured freely! Our dinner was a Russian Salad (basically a tuna salad), croquettes, paella both vegetarian and squid based, and a cod with tomatoes onions and peppers (and one without the peppers). Tea and coffee was served. The evening was not rushed. We learned lots about the dishes and where the food is sourced. We all went home happy and with recipes. Highly recommend this class.Read more”

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14.Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Local Eatery in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $115

Meet near Madrid’s Retiro district for a 3.5-hour, hands-on class with chef Lola. Prepare ham croquettes, squid-ink paella, Russian salad, and ajoarriero cod, then enjoy your cooking with wine. The menu may change with the season, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great experience where I learned a lot of new cooking techniques. We cooked and ate great food. A terrific time.”

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