Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
- Make and eat Spanish tapas and paella with a pro chef at a private eatery in Madrid
- A very participative and interactive class. You will get a hands-on training from a local and expert chef and then taste your own creations.
- Discover Spanish tradition, the local culture and learn historical tips from the chef Lola, she is super knowledgeable and approachable chef!
- Taste your creations with beer, sodas, red and white wine. Drinks are unlimited!
- Very small-group setting so that we can keep it personalized.
- Get to know likeminded people!
- Convenient Location: 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1, Madrid, Retiro
- Vegetarians are welcome! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please call us or text us before taking the class.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
What To Expect
Discover the authentic taste of Spain in the heart of Madrid! Immerse yourself in an exclusive, unique and super fun experience in our tapas and paella cooking classes guided by a genuine professional chef passionate about Spanish culture and cuisine. You will learn to prepare delicious ham croquettes, black rice (paella), Russian salad, and "ajoarriero style" cod in an private and cozy gastronomic space. A different and participatory class that will transport you to the essence of Spanish culture! The classes revolve around 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 unlimited and included! chatting about the secrets of paella, places to see in Madrid, and much more. It's a truly fun cooking course! No prior cooking knowledge is necessary, just bring a lot of enthusiasm, and quite an appetite! So, if you love cooking and want to experience Spanish gastronomy, Madrid is the ideal place and this experience is the perfect cooking school for what you are looking for. Book now!
Sample Menu
starter
Russian Salad
starter
Ham Croquettes
main
Black Rice
main
Ajoarriero Cod
Options
Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef
What‘s Included
Tapas and Paella Cooking Class
Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
189 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cooking Class
wongdonald2004,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hands-on experience. The kitchen is well set up. Met people from different parts of the world. Friendly and enjoyable. Chef communicated well and answers questions. Provided recipes. Plenty of wines.
Outstanding in every way
Steve F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our week in Madrid was filled with highlights, but for me, this was the best of them all. Exactly as advertised, it was friendly, personal, unrushed, educational and DELICIOUS. All portions, including wine, were generous. I can’t say enough about our chef/teacher, Lola. Knowledgable, warm, funny and professional in every way. Simply put, if you’re looking for a small-group cooking experience, don’t miss this one.
Tapa experience.
Kim G,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great prep ahead of time, made it easy to prepare so many things. Thank you. The food and company was great!
Learn, Prepare, Wine and Dine! A highlight of our trip!!
C5513URbarbarat,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our cooking class was flawlessly planned for a seamless experience between Chef Lola, her assistant Seda and our group members. Lola ensured all 5 of us were engaged as we learned about the Spanish food culture and the dos and don’ts of making paella and 3 other dishes—all while sipping a delightful Spanish wine. We also learned about the different types of olive oil, and how they are used. Chef Lola’s space was a beautiful, sparkling clean private space with no distractions from our cooking experience. She connected the professional and personal aspects of Spanish cuisine. The ingredients were fresh and personalized to accommodate the food preferences and dietary needs within our group. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to try the provided and practiced recipes when we get home! We highly recommend taking a class with Chef Lola!!
"Pah-Ay-Ah" not 'Pie-Ella"!
Oisin K,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved it. Highly recommended. Great food, great coaching from our master chef Lola. 10/10, would tapas again
Amazing experience
Sude M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time thank you so much ! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cooking experience ! 🙏🏻💯
The best taste of Madrid!
H B,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If 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.
Great food, great experience!
Mario L,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Excellent class and culinary experience
838ver nicae,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 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.
Lola is a Rockstar!
wrice3,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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.
Related Experiences
Operated by Lóleo Eventos