Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Madrid: Learn to Cook Spanish

Cook paella over a ring of fire, the way the chef does it.

A paella and sangria cooking class in Madrid where you prepare both dishes from start to finish under expert guidance, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside Spanish omelette, ham toast and traditional liquors. The class runs three hours and operates in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Choose your paella style (seafood, chicken or vegetable) at checkout, or add a visit to the Cebada Market.

The experience

You start by making sangria the traditional way, mixing wine, peach juice, rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, grenadine syrup, cinnamon and fresh fruit. While that settles, you taste two tapas: a Spanish omelette made with potatoes, eggs, onion and olive oil, and ham toast topped with tomato. Then you move to the main event: chopping ingredients and cooking paella over a ring of fire, which is the signature technique here. The rice goes in with fish fumet, mussels, clams, squid, peppers, garlic, tomato and saffron, depending on which paella you've chosen.

Once the paella is ready, you sit down in the air-conditioned dining room to eat it alongside the appetizers you prepared. The meal finishes with three traditional Spanish liquors and coffee or herbal tea. The whole class takes three hours, and the chef guides you through every step in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian. If you have food allergies or intolerances, let them know in advance and they'll adjust the menu.

The class happens in the heart of Madrid. If you'd rather cook at your own place, that's possible for an extra fee. Contact the operator directly for pricing and details.

What’s included

• Sangria made from scratch with wine, peach juice, rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, grenadine syrup, cinnamon and fruit.
• Spanish omelette and ham toast with tomato.
• paella cooked over a ring of fire with your choice of seafood, chicken or vegetable.
• bottled water.
• three traditional Spanish liquors.
• coffee or herbal tea.

Options for this experience

6 options

Paella with chicken and vegetablesGuide in 4 languages · 12:30 and 19:30Classic Valencian Paella: Workshop making chicken and seasonal vegetable paella; the price covers sangria and a tasting of 2 tapas.

Prepare the classic seafood paella yourselfGuide in English or Spanish · 12:30 and 19:30

Paella made with vegetablesGuide in 4 languages · 12:30 and 19:30Vegetarian guests: this paella has no meat or seafood. Its main ingredients are artichokes, broad beans, green beans and mushrooms.

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Trip to the Cebada MarketGuide in 5 languages · 11:30Includes a walk through centuries-old sites: visit the Mercado de la Cebada and, on the return, find some of Madrid's centuries-old restaurants. Wine and a starter included.

Seafood paella served with wineGuide in 5 languages · 12:30 and 19:30Spanish wine pairing: enjoy our selection of wines alongside your seafood paella, sipping as you cook and savoring a fitting pour with each bite.

Paella workshop held privatelyGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 12:30 and 19:30Private workshop: an exclusive session available to groups only.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:30, 12:30 and 19:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by The king of Paella

Is this one for you?Book this class if you have a free afternoon in Madrid and want to learn a signature Spanish dish hands-on rather than watch a demonstration. The three-hour format fits between lunch and dinner, and you walk out having made and eaten a full meal instead of just tasting samples.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What paella options do I get to choose from?

You pick one paella style at checkout: seafood paella with mussels, clams and squid; chicken paella; or vegetable paella. All three cook the same way over the ring of fire, and the sangria and tapas stay the same regardless of which you pick.

What's included in the three hours?

The class includes making sangria, tasting Spanish omelette and ham toast, cooking and eating paella, bottled water, and three traditional Spanish liquors at the end. Coffee or herbal tea rounds out the meal.

Can I add anything to the cooking class?

Yes, one of the purchase options is a visit to the Cebada Market, which you can add at checkout to explore a historic Madrid market before or after the class.

What if I have food allergies?

Tell the operator about any allergies or intolerances when you book, and they'll adjust the menu to keep you safe while you cook and eat.