Madrid Paella & Tortilla Cooking Class with Valencian

Your grandmother's paella, taught in someone else's kitchen.

A two-hour cooking class in Madrid where you prepare traditional paella Valenciana, Spanish tortilla, and sangría from scratch in an intimate group of no more than seven. Your guide, a proud Valencian, shares the techniques and stories behind each dish (the kind passed down through family kitchens), so you leave with both the recipes and the confidence to cook them. Wine and coffee are included. The meal you've made together is eaten around the table.

The experience

How do you learn to cook paella the way it's meant to be made? Not from a video, not from a book, but from someone who grew up making it. This class starts in a home kitchen in Madrid where a Valencian cook walks you through the traditional paella step by step: the same way their grandmother taught them. You'll also prepare a Spanish tortilla and make sangría on the spot, the way it's done at home. The group stays small, never more than seven people, so there's room to ask questions and watch closely as each technique unfolds.

The cooking takes up most of the two hours, but it's not a performance you watch from the side. You're rolling up your sleeves and doing the work: handling the ingredients, learning why each one matters, tasting as you go. Spanish wine flows throughout, and there's time to understand the stories behind the food: what makes a paella Valenciana different, which shortcuts don't work, which details your own kitchen needs. The guide shares the small secrets that separate a good paella from the one people remember.

When the cooking is done, you sit down together and eat what you've made. The conversation and laughter around the table are part of the class itself. This is how food tastes better. A final cup of good coffee closes the meal. If you have time afterward, the vibrant San Ildefonso Market is just around the corner, a short walk away, so you can pick up ingredients to cook again at home.

What’s included

• Wine tasting with Spanish wine throughout the class.
• the paella Valenciana, Spanish tortilla, and sangría you cook together.
• coffee at the end.
• and the recipes to recreate each dish at home.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years): free · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 7 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gourmet Traditional Paella&Sangria Cooking Class

Is this one for you?The class is in central Madrid with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car to get there or to stay in a different neighborhood. You'll leave with the recipes written down and the hands-on memory of how to make them: the kind of knowledge that sticks because you did it yourself, not because you watched.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years): free. Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the cooking class take?

The class runs for two hours. You'll spend most of that time cooking (preparing the paella, tortilla, and sangría), and the rest eating together around the table with wine and coffee.

What exactly do I cook in this class?

You prepare three dishes: a traditional paella Valenciana (the main focus), a Spanish tortilla, and sangría made fresh. All three are cooked from scratch during the class, and you eat them together at the end.

Where does the class take place, and how do I get there?

The class is held in a kitchen in Madrid. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach it easily without a car. The exact address is provided when you book.

What's included in the price?

The class includes the cooking instruction, Spanish wine tasting throughout, the paella and tortilla you prepare, sangría, coffee, and all the recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home. Gratuities are not included.

Will I learn enough to cook paella at home?

Yes. The guide shares the techniques, tips, and stories behind each step (the knowledge your guide learned from their grandmother), so you leave with both the confidence and the recipes to cook authentic paella whenever you want.