Tapas & Paella Cooking Class In Madrid With A Professional Chef

Really fun time. Danny and Seda were very personal and made the event very fun. The food was awesome and settled some questions I had in the kitchen.

Danny and Seda were amazing. The food, atmosphere and directions of all the dishes was amazing. Would highly recommend

It was a wonderful expirience! The food was amazing and the instructions were very clear. Our guide was very nice and so was her assistant. We had a great time talking and getting to know each other

Lola is a Wonderful chef to learn from! We learned well beyond tapas and paella. She taught us tips for cooking, also some of Spanish history, of foods, incredible resource all around. Seda, her assistant, is very knowledgeable as well. We had Such a pleasant evening, even our 14 year old grandson totally enjoyed. Don't hesitate to spend an evening with her!

Amazing experience of authentic Spanish cuisine. Highly recommend for a date night!

I finally learned how to cook paella! We had a wonderful time learning how to make some Spanish favorites and then feasting on them with plenty of good wine. Lola is a good teacher, fun and focused at the same time and the results were delicious.

This was a wonderful cooking class. I went with a friend, and our host-chef kept the wine flowing and taught us so much! Would definitely recommend.

Top tier experience in Madrid, authentic and very welcoming! Would come back again and AGAIN!

We had such an amazing time at this cooking class! It was easily one of the highlights of our time in Madrid. The experience was fun, relaxed, and incredibly well organized, and we learned so much while getting to enjoy some truly delicious food. Our instructor was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. Everything we made was delicious, and it was so much fun getting hands-on and learning how to make traditional Spanish dishes. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone visiting Madrid. It was the perfect combination of great food and great wine, learning, and having a really fun time. We left with full stomachs, new cooking skills, and a great memory from our trip!

Best cook class I have ever experienced! Food and atmosphere were absolutely fantastic.

We came here as part of our honeymoon in Madrid and are very happy we did!! Wonderful experience! Great value for your money! We now have many new meals to share with friends and family!

This class is a whole experience. I can’t say enough good things- the dishes are amazing, easy ingredients and expert instruction! Great company, great food, wine throughout, ending with a small sweet and coffee.

My husband and I try to do a cooking class on every trip we go to and this was such an awesome experience! We cooked four courses and they were all delicious. Some of the best dishes we had on our trip in Spain. Lóleo was amazing and was a great teacher. Highly highly recommend.

It was a fantastic evening and a great pleasure beeing hosted by Lola, Seda and Daniel. We learned so much about spanish cooking and Culture. Great! The Taste in f the Paella and the codfish was incredible. Thank you very much to our Hosts!

This was the first cooking class I have ever attended and it was a lovely and unique experience. The instructor/chef was fun and interactive. The class size was small and intimate. We had fun and interesting conversation. And, I really learned how to cook two dishes that I have never eaten (let alone made) before. I highly recommend!

I had a wonderful time at Lola’s cooking class. The smaller setting really allowed for everyone to learn and interact! The food was delicious and I can’t wait to make it at home! It was a highlight of my time in Madrid!

If I had to describe this tour in one word it would be AMAZING! Lola was incredible, the food was incredible, the atmosphere incredible! We had a blast, if you have time make this a must on your itinerary.

Our cooking class was wonderful! We enjoyed the food, the class was hands on and active, and we learned several recipes!

We had such a great experience at Lola’s cooking class! We had never utilized a cooking experience while traveling but it was such a great way to learn more about local cuisine and culture. Lola was fantastic. The class was very well-paced; there wasn’t down time but I also never felt rushed and we had time to truly enjoy tasting our cooking creations. The recipes all turned out fantastic- some of the best food we experienced in Madrid- and all paired with delicious wine. Lola’s space was beautiful and the location was great, we walked directly to a Reina Sofia afterwards to enjoy some art. Overall, cannot recommend this experience enough!!!

My family and I could not have enjoyed this cooking class more. I highly recommend it for any and all travelers who like food.

I traveled with my husband and 2 friends and we decided to join a cooking class after our friends had done some cooking classes in other cities to experience the local food. Loleo did a fantastic job of making us feel comfortable cooking dishes we had never tried our hand at before and would otherwise sound intimidating. The food was fantastic and we also learned about some of the history of the dishes and tips on how to make them work well at home. The cod fish may have been the best fish dish I’ve ever had. It was a very fun experience! Would 100% do it again

Hands-on experience. The kitchen is well set up. Met people from different parts of the world. Friendly and enjoyable. Chef communicated well and answers questions. Provided recipes. Plenty of wines.

Our week in Madrid was filled with highlights, but for me, this was the best of them all. Exactly as advertised, it was friendly, personal, unrushed, educational and DELICIOUS. All portions, including wine, were generous. I can’t say enough about our chef/teacher, Lola. Knowledgable, warm, funny and professional in every way. Simply put, if you’re looking for a small-group cooking experience, don’t miss this one.

Great prep ahead of time, made it easy to prepare so many things. Thank you. The food and company was great!

Our cooking class was flawlessly planned for a seamless experience between Chef Lola, her assistant Seda and our group members. Lola ensured all 5 of us were engaged as we learned about the Spanish food culture and the dos and don’ts of making paella and 3 other dishes—all while sipping a delightful Spanish wine. We also learned about the different types of olive oil, and how they are used. Chef Lola’s space was a beautiful, sparkling clean private space with no distractions from our cooking experience. She connected the professional and personal aspects of Spanish cuisine. The ingredients were fresh and personalized to accommodate the food preferences and dietary needs within our group. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to try the provided and practiced recipes when we get home! We highly recommend taking a class with Chef Lola!!

We loved it. Highly recommended. Great food, great coaching from our master chef Lola. 10/10, would tapas again

We had a great time thank you so much ! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a cooking experience ! 🙏🏻💯

If you’re visiting Madrid, do yourself a favor and book a cooking class with Lola—you won’t regret it. From the moment we arrived, Lola was warm, engaging, and incredibly passionate about Spanish cuisine and culture. She made everyone feel comfortable right away and created such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. What really stood out was how educational the experience was—she walked us through every ingredient, explaining not just what we were using, but why it mattered and how it fit into traditional Spanish cooking. Making paella and tapas under her guidance was both approachable and exciting, and the end result? Absolutely delicious. It was so rewarding to enjoy a meal we helped create, especially one that tasted as authentic and flavorful as it did. This class was easily the highlight of our short visit to Madrid. I can’t recommend Lola’s classes enough—whether you’re a seasoned cook or a total beginner, you’ll walk away with great memories, new skills, and a full, happy stomach.

This was a phenomenal experience! Lola really knows her stuff, she taught us how to make the best meal I've had in Madrid. This was the perfect ending to a great week in Spain. I highly recommend you take this class.

What a fantastic experience! Lola was an outstanding teacher — knowledgeable, engaging, and way fun to cook alongside. Our class tackled four classic Spanish dishes: ham croquettes, Russian salad, Ajoarriero cod, and paella with squid ink (black rice), and Lola guided us through each one with the kind of confidence and warmth that makes even first-timers feel like they belong in the kitchen. Half the joy was the company — our little group brought together people from Kentucky, Tennessee, San Francisco, and Holland, and by the time we sat down to eat everything we'd made, it felt like a dinner party with old friends. And after the cooking was done, we lingered over wine with Lola herself, who generously shared her favorite spots around Madrid — the kind of insider recommendations you simply can't find in a guidebook. And yes, we ate everything. Every last bite. Along with ample wine she freely provided. If I'm back in Madrid, I'm signing up again — same recipes and all. That's how good our time together was.

This was the best time! The class was great and very interactive- the instructor was so kind in offering tips and suggestions on spices and dishes. A must do when in Madrid!!!!

This is a truly valuable experience to learn about Spanish cuisine! Lola is a very talented chef and an excellent host. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in an authentic cultural experience.

Very enjoyable cooking experience. Food was delicious and we learned lots of practical tips how cooking tapas and paella. A welcome change of pace after some very busy days around Madrid. Highly recommend for families / groups of friends.

It was very long but SO worth it!! She made the experience fun while also insightful into cooking a traditional Spanish dish! We highly recommend this to anyone as it was an amazing experience!

This cooking class was such a fun experience for me and my family. Lola made sure everyone was included in the cooking of the food. Instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Drinks were offered during the class such as water, wine, and beer. We got to eat what we cooked and it was fantastic. Our class made paella with squid, fish, Russian salad, and croquettes. At the end we enjoyed drinks while just talking and sharing stories. Lola had shared a hilarious story of how a Celebrity British chef united all of Spain against him because he added chorizo to paella. Lola was an excellent teacher and very kind to everyone. I would highly recommend taking this class. Treat yourself!

Awesome,! Chef was very professional, great personality, good at teaching and giving cooking and culture tips in fun way. Food was wonderful!!!

Lola was a fantastic host! We had so much fun and learned so much about how to make paella the correct way! Cannot recommend her enough!

Food was delicious. Our chef was extremely knowledgeable and very gracious. I learned a lot and I’m and experienced cook! Would highly recommend.

Excellent in every way but important to know that it lasted close to 5 hours rather than the 3 in the description Instructor was knowledgeable and personable and other students were a great fit with us

We learned a lot from this class about Paella, the cultural context and history. It was a great experience with all recipes to take home. We'll definitely remember Lola when we make our next rice. And yes, the wine was flowing!

This was amazing. Lola was excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable. Food was great and will definitely plan to cook these recipes at home. Would happily go to another class with her anytime.

Amazing experience!! Lola was top notch chef/instructor/hostess. She was knowledgeable, welcoming and planned the perfect dishes . Everything was explained clearly with interesting background and stories explained throughout the class. Delicious food, and fun & friendly environment -would absolutely recommend !!!

This class has been a highlight of our experience in Madrid! Lola was fantastic…knowledgeable and very personable. She made the food preparation very accessible for all and we left feeling like we could create the meal back home. We went as an extended family (grandparents and teenagers) and everyone loved it! Highly recommend!

I had the best experience doing this cooking class, it was just pure fun, lots of tips from Chef Lola, amazing group as well. Oh and so full that night too with all the Spanish food we cooked. Highly recommended to one of the best things to do while in Madrid.

Lola is a commendable teacher. Our experience in the cooking class was quite enjoyable, and I would certainly recommend it. My children found the class to be engaging, and we all appreciated the delicious dishes we prepared together.

We had an amazing evening with Loleo and would absolutely recommend the class when visiting Madrid. We have been on a number of cookery classes whilst abroad and this was by far the best yet! Loleo emailed us before hand with clear instructions on how to find the venue, she was warm and welcoming, the cookery class was a perfect blend of watching, useful cookery tips, joining in cookery and of course lots of tasting. We were at the class for 3 and 1/2 hours preparing and eating 4 courses… egg salad, ham croquettes, squid paella and vegetable cod. The time flew by and Loleo made sure our wine glasses were never empty. If you are considering booking this class…. Do it!!! It was a fab way to make real Spanish food in a warm and welcoming environment!

Give yourself time to get there. Lola was fantastic! We learned so much about Spanish dishes and how to make real paella. Only suggestion I would say is it would have been nice to have a chicken or other meat option. It was predominantly seafood and we aren’t big seafood eaters. But it was a great way to spend our first day in Madrid. Definitely recommend it!

Great fun. Informative and definitely hands on. We made tapas and squid paella from scratch....then ate it all!

This was a fantastic experience. We cooked black rice, croquettes, salad and cod. Lóleo is an excellent teacher, calm, wise and well organized. The wine flowed among the seven of us in the class. Lola’s flat is convenient located two minutes from the Pacifico Metro stop.