Taste of Spain Tapas Workshop: Hands-On Culinary Adventure in Madrid
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required—suitable for all adults comfortable standing and cooking for the duration.
Overview
Experience Madrid’s culinary soul through the Taste of Spain Tapas Workshop. Learn to create authentic tapas and savor a seven-course meal paired with bottomless Spanish wines in a lively, social setting.
Taste of Spain Tapas Workshop
All Ages • 3 hours • Learn to cook tapas like a local!
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About This Adventure
Join Madrid's most entertaining cooking class for a hands-on experience crafting iconic Spanish tapas! Guided by a professional chef, you'll create five delicious dishes while enjoying bottomless wine. After cooking, savor your creations and more at a communal table, making this a memorable culinary adventure filled with flavor and fun.
Learn about our most iconic recipes!
Duration
3 Hours
About
Join us in Madrid's funniest and trendiest cooking class where we emphasize the importance of the social aspect of cooking, eating, and drinking! Our professional chef turned professor will guide you step by step through some of Spain's most iconic tapas recipes that will leave your mouth watering. You will be welcomed with a glass Cava and be shown your way to your personalized cooking stations where you will work in pairs and have all the necessary ingredients and equipment to make 4 traditional Spanish tapas!
The cooking class portion of this experience allows you to dig deep into 4 traditional tapas and has been created for you to be able to actively participate in a very hands-on and dynamic workshop! Take advantage of our chef's knowledge and ask as many questions as you want because your chef is also your host and has the purpose of making you and all the other guests feel at home, and of course to keep your wine glasses full!
Once you have created your tapas, you and the other guests will be invited into our private dining room, where all the guests will sit together at our communal table. You will not only eat the tapas made by you, but also 1 main dish and 2 desserts made by the chef, making this experience a 6-course tasting menu that is paired with our bottomless wine pairing of 5 different Spanish wines!
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Wine and Socializing
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts to settle in and enjoy the welcome cava.
Inform About Allergies
Notify the organizers of any food allergies or preferences ahead of time to ensure a smooth experience.
Prepare to Participate Actively
This is a hands-on workshop—be ready to cook alongside others and ask questions to enhance your learning.
Bring Appetite for Multiple Courses
Expect to enjoy seven courses, so come hungry and ready to indulge in diverse Spanish flavors.
Local Insights
Wildlife
History
Tapas have long been a social tradition in Spain, originating as small snacks served with drinks to encourage mingling during the 19th century.
Conservation
Local culinary workshops like this support sustainable food practices by focusing on traditional recipes that use seasonal, regional ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable, Closed-Toe Shoes
To keep your feet protected and comfortable while standing in the kitchen for three hours.
Notebook or Device for Notes
Useful to jot down tips or personal recipe modifications during the workshop.
Camera or Phone
Capture your creations and moments with new friends to remember the experience.
Light Layered Clothing
Kitchens can get warm; dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the session.