--- title: Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/tapas-paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-a-professional-chef/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 201 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Paella and tapas together rank_in_category: 11 of 49 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/tapas-paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-a-professional-chef/ --- # Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef **Guidekin's take:** Cook tapas and paella with a professional chef at a private eatery in Madrid, then eat what you have made. Hands-on instruction and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks are included; gratuities are extra. 4.98 from 201 reviews at €89 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #11 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - Make and eat Spanish tapas and paella with a pro chef at a private eatery in Madrid - A very participative and interactive class. You will get a hands-on training from a local and expert chef and then taste your own creations. - Discover Spanish tradition, the local culture and learn historical tips from the chef Lola, she is super knowledgeable and approachable chef! - Taste your creations with beer, sodas, red and white wine. Drinks are unlimited! - Very small-group setting so that we can keep it personalized. - Get to know likeminded people! - Convenient Location: 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1, Madrid, Retiro - Vegetarians are welcome! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please call us or text us before taking the class. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The address is Calle Valderribas 30, - Starts 11:00, 19:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 6+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 201 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lóleo Eventos - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 11:00, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.98 from 201 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 201 of 201. - 5 stars: 197 (98%) - 4 stars: 4 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the practical teaching and sociable meal; the session can run long. **Praised:** - Clear instruction on cooking techniques and the background of Spanish dishes - Practical cooking tasks shared across different skill levels - Flavourful tapas and paella, with generous food and wine - Friendly group conversation while preparing and sharing the meal - Recipes and useful techniques to recreate the dishes at home **Complaints:** - The cooking session can run long Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-03 to 2026-09-08); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Tapas and Paella Cooking Class - Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The address is Calle Valderribas 30, 2º floor. Please notice that the access is from the street, not from the market. At the doorbell it’s written Lóleo. The Pacifico Metro Station on Line 1 is just two minutes away. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVwtoZRomQg0RX1_Nwl1N1Ps Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 49** | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (201) | shared | | [Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing](/spain/madrid/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/?format=md) | €119 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (1087) | shared | | [Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-food-tour-in-a-neighborhood-market-with-churros/?format=md) | €89 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (243) | shared | | [Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (601) | shared | Ranked #11 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €376, median €85; typical length 3h. 4 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/food-tours-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/tapas-paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-a-professional-chef/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md