Spanish cooking class in Marbella: make tortilla & Pisto

Cook three Spanish dishes yourself instead of ordering them

A Spanish cooking class in Marbella where you make tortilla, Pisto Manchego and chicken croquettes from scratch, with cold tapas, wine and drinks included. The session runs 2.5 to 3 hours in a private kitchen with sea views; groups stay under eight people, and the instructor teaches in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Take home what you cook.

The Experience

The kitchen sits facing the sea, and you start with an assortment of gourmet tapas—Manchego cheese, Iberian chorizo, a special salad and nuts—while Jose, a Spanish teacher and food journalist with 16 years of experience, walks you through what you are about to make. You will cook the Spanish tortilla yourself, learning the texture and timing that make it work, with or without onions as you choose. Then comes Pisto Manchego, a hot vegetable dish built from seasonal ingredients cooked low and slow, and chicken croquettes—the fried dish most people order in Spain but rarely make at home. Sourdough bread, made with long fermentation and no chemicals, rounds out what lands on the table.

Wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water flow throughout. The ingredients come from organic and local markets, and the whole thing unfolds in a private, relaxed atmosphere with Spanish music in the background. At the end, you get a container so you can take home what you have made. The class works for vegetarians, families, couples and private groups; children from age one are welcome, though alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.

Small groups—a minimum of four, maximum eight—mean you get real instruction instead of watching a demonstration. Jose speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, so the language fits your comfort. You can reach the kitchen on foot from central Marbella in about 20 minutes, or by bicycle, bus or taxi.

What’s included

• Cold tapas with Manchego cheese and Iberian chorizo.
• Spanish tortilla that you cook yourself.
• Pisto Manchego and chicken croquettes.
• sourdough bread.
• wine, beer and soft drinks.
• instruction from a local Spanish chef with 16 years of experience.
• a container to take home what you cook.
• use of a private kitchen with sea views.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Embrujo Castellano

Is this one for you?The 2.5-hour window fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating up your whole day—you cook, eat and drink in one session, then leave with the recipes and the food itself, so the rest of your time in Marbella stays open.

Top questions

What exactly do I cook in this Spanish cooking class?

You cook three dishes: Spanish tortilla (potatoes with or without onions), Pisto Manchego (a hot vegetable dish), and chicken croquettes. Cold tapas—Manchego cheese, Iberian chorizo, salad and nuts—are served before you start, and you also get homemade sourdough bread.

How long does the cooking class take?

The class runs 2.5 to 3 hours. You start with tapas and instruction, then cook the three dishes, and finish with wine, beer or soft drinks while you eat what you have made.

Is this class suitable for children?

Yes, children from age one are welcome. The activity works for families, and kids can participate in the cooking. Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.

What drinks are included?

Wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water are all included. You can also request coffee or tea.

Can I take the food home?

Yes, at the end of the class you get a container so you can take home the dishes you have cooked.

What language does the instructor teach in?

Jose teaches in English, Spanish and Portuguese, so you can choose the language that suits you best.