5 Paella Classes in Madrid, With the Real Per-Head Price

1.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class at Cooking Point in central Madrid. An English-speaking chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo guides you through hands-on cooking for up to 12 people. You eat what you make and take home the recipes.

“One of the highlights of our trip. A great night with great people and the instructor was fabulous. Food was better than we could have hoped for and we are looking forward to trying to make some of these at home. I would recommend highly.”

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2.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Meet your host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24, then head upstairs for a three-hour paella and sangria class. Guides such as Ivan, Cristal, Miguel, and Dani lead hands-on cooking, explain Spanish food traditions, and serve the meal you prepare. Vegetarian and allergy options require advance notice.

“This was brilliant, host Cristal & chef Ivan were so lovely, patient, informative and fun! I came with my friend with 2 other couples there and it was a very enjoyable activity. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to make sangria & paella at home”

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3.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse on Calle de Atocha, chefs such as Benji, Benny, and Javi guide you through a hands-on paella workshop. You cook in pairs, taste several paella styles, and sit down to appetizers, desserts, and five Spanish wines. It is social, relaxed, and limited to 20 people.

“This is an amazing cooking class. So fun and the paella was delicious! The staff were excellent and so helpful. Highly recommend!”

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4.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet near Mercado de Antón Martín at 10:30 am, shop for fresh ingredients with your English-speaking guide, then cook tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas and paella in a Huertas kitchen. The class serves up to 12 people, includes vermouth, lunch, dessert and drinks, with guides such as Andrea, Daniel and Arantxa leading the session.

“Danielle was very knowledgeable and actually taught us something, which was great compared to another cooking class I took in Colorado. It was also a very fun experience as our group was really friendly. The food was great as well! The only thing I didn’t like is at the end, while eat my paella, I looked up to do something. When I looked down at my plate of paella it was gone! I had no time to eat my paella! And I think they just threw it away , not sure. I just wish they would have asked me if I would like to take it with me.”

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5.Paella and Sangria Workshop with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours in a private cooking space in central Madrid, where a professional chef guides you through paella and sangria. You will prepare your chosen seafood, chicken, or vegetable paella, taste Spanish omelet and ham with tomato, and leave with recipes and a diploma. English, Spanish, and Italian instruction is available.

“This was excellent! We booked this quite last minute and it wasn’t cheap. But it was worth every penny. It was extremely informative and we learnt a lot, both about how to make proper sangria as well as a wonderful paella. Both Marcos & Paolo were wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.”

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