Delicious and educational
Holly_M
Sep 8, 2026, 11:03:21 AM
Sep 8, 2026, 11:03:21 AM
The food was amazing and Chef Yani did such a nice job teaching us how to prepare the recipes. I'll make these at home for sure.
About Activity
Tapas, paella and flan – this hands-on Spanish cooking class in Chicago, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, takes you through three pillars of coastal Spanish cuisine in one vibrant, skill-building experience.
Your hands-on cooking experience features:
- Gambas al Ajillo with shrimp, garlic, lemon, chile flakes and sourdough
- Seafood Paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice and chistorra
- Mango Flan with eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and mango purée
You will leave with the skills to make authentic Spanish paella and tapas at home. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy throughout the experience.
What's Included
Includes
- All fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
- Enjoy the 3-course Spanish menu you prepare.
- Professional Instruction
- Take-home recipes for tapas, paella and flan.
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.
Return
- The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.
Itinerary
Discover the bold, sun-soaked flavors of coastal Spain in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs, this three-course experience takes you from the high-heat sauté of a garlic shrimp tapa to layering the complex, saffron-scented flavors of a classic seafood paella. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: gambas al ajillo – Spanish garlic shrimp with lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough - Main Course: seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron bomba rice and chistorra - Dessert: silky mango flan with mango purée, condensed milk and evaporated milk From the quick high-heat technique of gambas to mastering the rice-to-broth ratio and socarrat of a great paella, this class builds real Spanish cooking confidence. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.
Food Menus
Course Name: STARTER
Dish Name: Gambas al Ajillo
Dish Description: Classic Spanish garlic shrimp sautéed at high heat in olive oil with garlic, fresh lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough for dipping.
Course Name: MAIN
Dish Name: Seafood Paella
Dish Description: Mussels, shrimp and chistorra simmered in saffron-infused bomba rice, cooked to a golden, perfectly crisp socarrat base.
Course Name: DESSERT
Dish Name: Mango Flan
Dish Description: A silky baked flan made with mango purée, eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk – a tropical Spanish finish.
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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