About this tour
A private 3.5-hour cooking class in Madrid's Huertas neighbourhood where you'll shop at Antón Martín market with your guide, then cook Spanish tapas and paella Valenciana in a dedicated restaurant kitchen before sitting down to a three-course lunch with wine or beer. You'll learn authentic techniques and leave with recipes to recreate the dishes at home.
Highlights
- Shop Antón Martín market with your guide to source fresh Spanish ingredients
- Cook tapas including patatas bravas with homemade sauces and fried croquetas
- Prepare paella Valenciana step-by-step with a professional chef
- Three-course lunch with wine or beer pairings in a private kitchen space
- Seasonal fruit dessert from morning market shopping
- Private group — no strangers in your class
- All ingredients, tools and aperitivo included
What to expect
You'll start at Antón Martín market early in the day, walking through the stalls with your guide who explains how locals select quality produce and shop for Spanish cooking. After browsing and picking ingredients, you'll walk to a contemporary restaurant kitchen reserved just for your group. You'll meet your chef, have an aperitivo, then move into the cooking phase — learning tapas techniques (sauces, frying, preparation) before tackling paella Valenciana together. Your chef guides each step.
Once dishes are ready, you'll sit at a table for a proper three-course lunch with wine or beer, finishing with fresh fruit. The experience wraps with recipes to take home so you can reproduce what you've learned.
What travellers say
- Market visit adds authenticity — learn Madrileño shopping culture firsthand
- Private kitchen space means undivided attention from your chef
- Hands-on techniques for multiple dishes, not just demonstration
- Generous three-course meal with drinks included in the price
- Recipes go home with you for future cooking
- Not suitable for young children or those with mobility restrictions
- Transport to venue not included; arrange your own
- Limited dietary accommodation — vegans and celiacs cannot participate
- Standing for extended periods in a working kitchen environment
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone who wants hands-on cooking skills in a private setting — couples, small groups, serious home cooks, or food-curious visitors wanting insider knowledge of Spanish ingredients and technique. No fitness requirement, but the experience involves standing in a kitchen, using sharp knives, working near hot stoves, and navigating market crowds; it's not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids, strollers, or children under 12. Vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free (non-coeliac), and non-alcoholic options are available if you email the team after booking. Vegans, those with coeliac disease, and those with lactose intolerance cannot be accommodated. Transport to the market or kitchen is not included, though public transport is nearby. Budget for gratuities on top of the listed price.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.