Madrid: Tapas Cooking Class & Bottomless Wine Pairing

Cook Four Spanish Tapas, Drink Five Wines, Eat at a Shared Table in Madrid

You cook four regional Spanish tapas in pairs at your own station, guided by a professional chef who keeps your glass full. After class, you move to a shared dining table where you eat the tapas you made plus a main course and dessert, paired with five different Spanish wines. The whole experience is designed around the social side of cooking and eating, not the performance of it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tapas cooking class with wine pairing

• Arrive at cooking class venue
• Receive welcome glass of Cava
• Go to personalized cooking stations
• Cook 4 traditional tapas in pairs
• Ask chef questions during class
• Enjoy bottomless wine pairing
• Share tapas with all guests
• Eat main course prepared by chefs
• Have Catalan cream mousse dessert

The experience

You walk in and there's a glass of Cava waiting. That's how the Cooking Clubhouse starts, not with a lecture, but with a welcome. The class runs hands-on, which means you're at your own cooking station in pairs, sleeves rolled up, working through four tapas that each come from a different corner of Spain. Gambas al ajillo from one region, chistora a la sidra (that Basque chorizo cooked down in apple cider) from another, mejillones tradicionales, pimientos de piquillo stuffed with tuna and béchamel. The chef moves between stations, answers questions, keeps the wine flowing. It's not a performance you watch. It's a kitchen you're actually in.

The cooking part takes up the first half. You're making real dishes, not simplified versions, and the chef doesn't rush you through it. Once everything is plated and ready, that's when the social part kicks in. Everyone moves to a private dining room and sits at one long table together. The four tapas you cooked come out first, then the chefs bring a seasonal main course (fish or meat, depending on the time of year) and a Catalan cream mousse for dessert. That's six courses total. Between each one, a different Spanish wine: five in all, and they keep pouring. You're eating what you made, tasting what the kitchen made, talking to the people next to you who came in as strangers an hour ago.

The whole thing is built around the idea that cooking and eating aren't solitary. You're not taking a class and leaving with a certificate. You're spending an evening with a group of people who showed up for the same reason you did, and by the end of it you've cooked together, eaten together, and drunk enough good Spanish wine that you actually remember their names. If you have any food allergies or restrictions, you need to mention them when you book. The kitchen will adapt, but they need to know beforehand.

What’s included

Your experience includes the cooking class at your own station, all ingredients for four tapas, a welcome glass of Cava, the six-course dinner (four tapas you cooked, a seasonal main course, and dessert), and unlimited wine pairing of five different Spanish wines throughout the evening. You'll cook in pairs and dine family-style at a shared table with other guests.

Options for this experience

2 options

Spanish Tapas Cooking Class Featuring Unlimited Wine PairingGuide in English · 19:00

Tapas cooking lesson plus a Jamón tastingGuide in English · 18:30Tasting of Jamón and olive oil: three different varieties of Jamón Ibérico, three different olive oils, and one complimentary glass of wine

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:30 and 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (8 to 11 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Cooking Clubhouse

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to learn Spanish cooking in a social setting rather than a formal classroom, and if you'd rather spend an evening cooking and eating with a group than taking a solo class and leaving with notes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 11 years); Child (4 to 7 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I do this if I have food allergies?

Yes, but you must contact the Cooking Clubhouse before booking to discuss your allergies or dietary restrictions. They'll adapt the menu to accommodate you.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. It's designed as a hands-on class for all levels. The chef guides you through each dish and encourages questions.

What if I don't eat seafood?

There are alternatives available for the seafood dishes. Mention this when you book so they can prepare options for you.

Is wine included?

Yes. You start with a welcome glass of Cava and receive unlimited wine pairing of five different Spanish wines throughout the experience.

Do I need cooking experience?

No. The class is hands-on and designed for all skill levels. The chef will guide you through each step.