Spanish Cooking Class Palma: Learn 7 Dishes with Local Chef

Cook seven Spanish dishes in a half-day class, then eat what you made

A half-day Spanish cooking class in Palma de Mallorca where you prepare seven traditional dishes—sobrassada starter, paella, and Catalan cream desserts—under the guidance of a professional chef, using locally sourced ingredients. The class includes an open bar with wine and soft drinks, recipes to take home, and a shared meal with fellow classmates at the end. Minimum age is 18; guides teach in English or Spanish.

The Experience

You'll work through three hours learning to chop, sauté and taste your way through the foundations of Mallorcan cooking. The class covers local sobrassada as a starter, a traditional paella with both meat and fish, and Catalan cream for dessert—recipes simple enough to recreate at home but grounded in the culinary techniques the island has passed down for generations. A professional chef leads the session and walks you through each step, explaining the history and culture behind what you're making, not just the mechanics of it.

The kitchen is set up for hands-on work: you have the ingredients in front of you, the tools you need, and room to move. An open bar keeps water, soft drinks and Spanish wine flowing throughout the class, so you can taste as you cook and stay comfortable while you work. The recipes you prepare are designed to work with local, fresh ingredients—the kind you'll find in Mallorcan markets—so the flavors are built into the sourcing from the start.

When the cooking is done, you sit down with the other people in your class and eat the meal you've made together, with wine and conversation. You leave with the recipes written down, so the dishes don't stay in Palma—you can make them again at home for friends and family. The class accommodates various dietary needs, so let the organizers know if you have preferences when you book.

What’s included

• All ingredients and cooking materials.
• recipes to take home.
• an open bar with water, soft drinks and Spanish wine.
• the three-course meal you prepare and eat together with your classmates.

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Sail palma

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn the techniques and history behind Mallorcan cooking, not just taste it—you'll leave with recipes and the confidence to cook them at home. The three-hour format gives you time to work through each dish without rushing, and the shared meal at the end means you eat with the people you cooked alongside.

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Top questions

What exactly do I cook in this Spanish cooking class in Palma?

You prepare three dishes: a local sobrassada starter, a traditional paella with both meat and fish, and Catalan cream desserts. The class walks you through each one from ingredient prep to plating, using techniques passed down through generations of Mallorcan cooking.

How long is the cooking class and what happens after we finish cooking?

The class runs for three hours. Once you finish cooking, you sit down with your fellow classmates to eat the meal you've prepared together, with wine and soft drinks included throughout.

What's included in the cost of the class?

The class includes all ingredients and cooking materials, recipes to take home, an open bar with water, soft drinks and Spanish wine, and the prepared meal you eat at the end with the group.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No—the recipes are designed to be easy to follow, and the professional chef guides you through every step. The class is built for people who want to learn, not for experienced cooks only.

What languages does the chef teach in?

The guide teaches in English or Spanish, so you can choose the language that works best for you when you book.

Is there a vegetarian or vegan option for the menu?

The standard menu includes meat and fish dishes. Vegetarian options are available; vegan food is not offered as part of this class. Let the organizers know your dietary needs when you book so they can discuss what's possible.