Seville: Triana Market Tour & Spanish Cooking Class

Summary

Triana market strolls, hands-on paella, laughter over sangria

You’ll meet your guide inside Triana Market and pick out fresh ingredients together before heading to a local kitchen for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. Alongside new friends you’ll chop, stir, sip homemade sangria, and share laughter as you prepare classic dishes like paella and salmorejo. Expect honest flavors, real stories from locals—and maybe a recipe or two you’ll carry home long after.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel nervous about chopping onions in Seville, but there I was—apron tied, knife in hand, surrounded by the clatter and chatter of Triana Market. Our guide Ana greeted us at stalls 75/77 with this easy warmth that made it feel like we were old friends meeting for lunch. She waved at the olive guy (who winked back), pointed out fat tomatoes glistening under market lights, and handed me a slice of manchego before I could even ask. The smell in there—like ripe fruit mixed with coffee and something smoky from the jamón stand—just kind of settles into your clothes.

We wandered through the market together, Ana tossing out stories about local vendors or why Sevillanos love their spinach with chickpeas so much (I still can’t pronounce “espinacas con garbanzos” right; Ana tried not to laugh). After picking up ingredients for our Spanish cooking class, we headed to one of their kitchens nearby—apparently they have four around Triana, which explains why Ana kept checking her phone for which one was free. It felt casual, like being invited into someone’s home kitchen rather than a formal lesson. The sangria started flowing early (maybe too early?), and suddenly I was stirring paella rice while chatting with an Australian couple about soccer.

Making salmorejo was messier than I thought—my shirt got splattered—but tasting it cold after all that chopping just made sense in the Sevillian heat. There was this moment when everyone went quiet during the first bite of paella Valenciana—just spoons scraping against plates and a bit of steam rising from the pan. For dessert, lemon sorbet with cava fizzed on my tongue while Ana wrote down tips for recreating everything back home (“Don’t skip the smoked paprika,” she said). I left feeling sun-warmed and oddly proud—I mean, who knew I’d ever make paella in Seville?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class and market tour in Triana

• Meet guide at Triana Market
• Explore colorful market stalls
• Work with expert chef
• Prepare Salmorejo starter
• Cook Spinach with chickpeas
• Make Paella Valenciana
• Enjoy lemon sorbet dessert
• Drink homemade sangria
• Savor prepared dishes with drinks
• Receive recipes and cooking tips

Top questions

Where does the Spanish cooking class in Seville start?

The meeting point is inside Triana Food Market at stalls 75/77.

Is lunch included in the Triana Market tour & cooking class?

Yes, you eat everything you cook during the class as your full meal.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes, just let them know in advance if you need menu changes.

How many kitchens are used for the cooking class?

There are four kitchens in Triana: two inside the market and two nearby.

Do I get recipes after the Spanish cooking class?

Yes, written recipes and tips are provided so you can recreate dishes at home.

What dishes do we cook during this Seville cooking class?

You’ll prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, paella Valenciana with chicken and vegetables, plus lemon sorbet with cava.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Infants can join; small children may ride in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap.

Is public transport available near Triana Market?

Yes, there are public transportation options nearby.

What’s included

Your day includes all kitchen tools (apron, knives, cutting boards), fresh ingredients sourced from Triana Market vendors, homemade sangria during your hands-on Spanish cooking class, a full meal of everything you prepare—including paella—and up to two drinks like wine or beer. Recipes are shared so you can try it again at home before you leave Seville behind.