Paella Cooking Class & Market Visit, Madrid
Visit a local market and learn how to make some of Spain's most iconic dishes, including paella, gazpacho, and sangria.
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Antón Martín Market and shop alongside locals
- Learn multiple recipes, including paella, gazpacho, and sangria
- Enjoy a three-course lunch with your teacher
- Sip on local Spanish wine
Know before you go
4 hours
5 years old & up
Small group
Lunch Included
What you'll do
Down the block, you'll join your local chef to prepare your meal. First, you'll learn about the origins of paella and why it's such an essential staple in Spanish culture. You'll also discover a few helpful tips on preparing paella properly. But before you get started, you'll help your guide with a couple of appetizers: sangria and gazpacho, two other iconic aspects of Spanish gastronomy.
Then it's time for the main dish. Enjoy learning the process of cooking paella, a skill you can undoubtedly bring home and share with friends and family. Once ready, you'll sit with your fellow students and chef to relax and taste your meal. Sip on fruity sangria and refreshing gazpacho, and appreciate those delicious bites of paella. You'll receive a small recipe booklet with all your prepared dishes as a parting gift.
Start times
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Daily10:00 am
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SundayNot available
What's included
- Hands-on cooking class with an expert English-speaking chef
- Trip to the local market and all ingredients
- Three-course lunch paired with Spanish wine
- A booklet with recipes in English for you to practice at home!
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