Top 15 Paella Cooking Classes in Madrid

1.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

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

Spend about four hours cooking Spanish food in Madrid with an English-speaking chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo. Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class, then eat what you prepare with sangria and take home the recipes.

“A great experience with Angel! Lunch was very fun, informative, and delicious. I think I might be able to make a paella even when I’m home.”

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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 English- or Spanish-speaking host at Calle de la Montera 24, outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio. You’ll prepare sangria, cook chicken and seafood paella with a local chef, eat together, and take home both recipes. Vegetarian and allergy options are available with advance notice.

“Ivan and Javier (Javo) were amazing hosts. They promoted interactions between the group and taught us how to make paella and sangria. At the end our food was delicious, highly recommend this activity for friends, family and couples. Would recommend to friends.”

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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, a professional chef guides you through paella preparation in English. You cook in pairs, taste several recipes, and sit down to a five-course meal with five Spanish wines. Instructors may include Benji, Benny, Javi, Claudia, or Youseff.

“Benny was a great instructor. He did a good job at explaining the cooking process and keeping our glasses full. The paellas were tasty and we made new friends while cooking it.”

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4.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

In central Madrid, you’ll prepare sangria and a shared chicken-and-seafood paella with a local chef and a group of up to 16. Hosts such as Ivan, Dani, Cristal, and Javier guide the cooking, explain the dish’s origins, serve dinner, and provide recipes for home.

“What a great way to meet fellow travelers while learning to make paella and sangria. Chef Ivan and Anabel were amazing as they taught the class while having everyone engaged in preparing the paella as we learned the history of ingredients. Highly recommend anyone wanting to experience a cooking class to definitely sign up for this one.”

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

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

Meet your guide at Antón Martín Market, shop for fresh Spanish ingredients, then cook tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, and paella in Huertas. Guides including Andrea, Arantxa, Daniel, Danny, and Danielle lead the English class, with drinks, dessert, and lunch included.

“The host canceled our activity and we were provided with an option to visit and eat Spanish cuisine, however, we were not interested in visiting and eating Spanish cuisine, but rather we wanted to learn how to cook Paella. We were a bit disappointed and did not opt in for the option provided.”

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6.Paella & Sangria Classes- Seafood, Chicken & Vegan option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

In central Madrid, chefs including Tony, Pedro, Carlos, and Yireles guide you through sangria, Spanish omelet, ham toast with tomato, and a shared paella. Choose seafood, chicken, or a vegan adaptation, then sit down for lunch, drinks, and Spanish liqueur tastings.

“It was fun, engaging and delicious! Tony, Carlos, Pedro were great. If you want to learn from a hands on experience how to cook one of Spain’s iconic dishes in a relaxed and entertaining way this is it! It’s a fun break from the bars and museums.”

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7.Paella & Sangria Classes – Seafood, Chicken or Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 201 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $100

Spend 3 to 4 hours in central Madrid learning paella and sangria with a professional chef. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetable paella, help prepare tapas, and sit down to eat in a Spanish-style dining room. Tony and Pedro are among the hosts, and instruction is offered in five languages.

“Everything was amazing, I highly recommend this activity to anyone interested in a phenomenal time while learning more about paella!”

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8.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Join Chef Lola at a private cooking studio near Madrid’s Retiro district for a 3.5-hour, English-language class. Prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, ajoarriero cod, and black rice paella, then eat your work with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water.

“Excellent class and such a wonderful teacher. Now I’m much more equipped with the knowledge to make a traditional paella.”

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9.Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join a small Madrid cooking class at 12:00 pm near Chueca, where a Valencia native guides you through paella, Spanish tortilla, and sangria. You cook, eat, and share wine in a private home setting. Hosts are listed as Paloma, Pilar, or Pipa, so confirm the host name before booking.

“100% recommend this experience! Pilar was extremely welcoming & friendly. Her home was beautiful & clean. Everyone got to participate in the cooking & all the food was amazing!”

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10.Tapas & Paella Cooking Class with Expert Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Meet Chef Lola in a private kitchen near Pacífico Metro, then prepare croquettes, squid ink paella, Russian salad, and ajoarriero cod. You cook alongside up to nine others, taste each dish with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks, and leave with the recipes.

“We had an excellent time I highly recommend!’ Do not miss this class the food is amazing and so is the host/chef”

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11.Paella & Tapas Cooking Class and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $112

Meet your English-speaking guide near a historic Madrid market, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook paella Valenciana, three tapas, and dessert in a private Huertas kitchen. Guides such as Daniel, Arantxa, Danny, Benny, and Dan lead the 3.5-hour class for groups of 12 or fewer.

“Danny is an amazing chef! We learned about the culture, tradition and most importantly how to make great dishes! From croquettes to paella and lastly, crema catalan. Well worth it!”

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12.Private Culinary Lesson – Paella and Sangria with Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Cook chicken, seafood, or vegetable paella with professional chefs in central Madrid. You will also make sangria, prepare tortilla and Iberian ham toast with tomato, then finish with Spanish shots. The private class is offered in English and suits families, friends, and small groups.

“Awesome paella class. It was fun and I learned how to make the correct way to make paella, the instructor was very wel prepared. Thank you”

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13.Spanish Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid with Lola

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Join chef Lola near Pacífico Metro for a 3.5-hour Spanish cooking class. You will prepare ham croquettes, Russian salad, black rice paella, and ajoarriero cod in a modern local kitchen, then eat your meal with included wine, beer, or soft drinks.

“Lola is an exceptional chef and teacher! We made two kinds of tapas, a fish entree, and paella—our reason for taking the class. Her teaching style is fun, informative and thorough. I feel ready to go home and make these dishes for my friends and family! Every dish was absolutely delicious, we learned a lot about Spanish cooking in different regions, and had an incredible amount of fun! I highly recommend any cooking class offered by Lola—when I return to Madrid I will take another cooking class with her.”

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14.Learn to Make an Authentic Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $86

Meet in central Madrid for a 2.5-hour paella class hosted in a local home. Learn Valencian cooking methods from hosts such as Paloma or Pilar, chat over Rioja or sangria, and share your finished meal with up to 10 people. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

“Paloma is a treasure… friendly, kind, passionate about food & everyone having a great experience. Loved learning about the history of the food & culture of the dishes. 5 stars. 😊”

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15.Authentic Paella in Madrid: A Hands-On Class with Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $91

Meet near Plaza Mayor for a 90-minute paella workshop in an old cave-style venue. You will help prepare and eat traditional paella, with tapas, sangria, beer, wine, or soft drinks. The class is limited to eight people and begins at noon.

“We arrived on time there was confusion but they sorted it just before our scheduled time. I went to the bathroom and between the kitchen and bathroom was about 50 dead cockroaches all over the floor! I almost puked. We left immediately.”

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