Step into my kitchen and into the heart of Spanish culture. This isn’t just a cooking class — it’s an invitation to my home, to my roots, to the soul of Valencia. Together, in a warm and intimate group (never more than seven guests), we’ll uncover the secrets behind an authentic paella — the kind I learned to cook as a child, standing beside my grandmother. But this experience is more than cooking: it’s sharing stories over glasses of sangría and Spanish wine, learning the art behind every ingredient, and laughing like old friends gathered around the table. We’ll prepare, step by step, the traditional paella that has travelled from Valencia to Madrid in my heart — and now, into yours. We’ll cook, we’ll toast, we’ll eat, and you’ll leave not only with the recipes, but with the knowledge and confidence to recreate them, anytime, for anyone you love. So bring your appetite, your curiosity, and just be yourself — I’ll take care of the rest. Bienvenidos.
Got a taxi to the venue and waited outside only to be told by Viator they couldn’t get in touch with the provider and they would refund us. Not about the money about the fact we had planned our whole days activities around this and were left with 2 disappointed and cold children and no notice to book a suitable alternative.
Wonderful way to start our time in Madrid!! Pipa is the best teacher and cook, and she was so lovely and welcoming. She made us feel at home, and included each participant in every step of the class. There were 6 of us, and we had so much fun. Great paellas (a traditional made with rabbit and chicken, and another with seafood and chicken). We also made a Spanish tortilla, and we enjoyed a wonderful sangria. Just do this class!!
Pipa was such a lovely, friendly host. The cooking was super fun, informative, and most of all delicious! Highly recommend, we had a great time!
Our hostess Pilar was wonderful! She was an excellent teacher and we had a feast of the Spanish tortilla, Sangria, and Paella that she cheerfully taught us to make. She was warm and welcoming, and it was a treat to be in such a beautiful Spanish home with such a radiant person. We truly enjoyed our time with her, and the delicious authentic food. We highly recommend this experience in Madrid - you won’t be disappointed.
We really enjoyed our cooking class with Pipa! She was fantastic and taught us to make incredible paella and tortilla. Book this class with Pipa!
We were very impressed with this incredible cooking class with Paloma. From the moment we stepped into the kitchen, we knew we were in for something special. Paloma was a fantastic chef, warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for her cuisine was evident in every step, and she made the entire experience both fun and educational. We learned how to make a true Valencian paella from scratch and a Spanish tortilla. After we finished preparing the dishes, we all sat down together to enjoy our dishes, accompanied by Spanish wines and great conversation. It was the perfect way to cap off an amazing culinary adventure. Thank you, Paloma, for an unforgettable day!
Such an awesome experience. Our host and Chef was amazing. She was very patient and took us step by step through preparation and what makes a traditional Paella. I definitely recommend this class!!! I was so much fun!
We had the most amazing time. Paloma was a wonderful host and teacher and the food was delicious. We had a fantastic time and we highly recommend.
A fantastic experience overall. Our host chef had us cooking this classic dish step by step. We made two large pans of delicious paella and hope to reproduce our success again at home.
We absolutely loved our time with Paloma. She met us on the street near her apartment, escorted us to her kitchen, and began a fun afternoon of cooking traditional paella and tortilla accompanied by a pitcher of sangria. We specifically selected Paloma’s venue because we could tailor the menu, she provided a small group venue and it was very personable. We appreciated her following up with a email of the recipes. Be sure to check your email spam folder as that is where I found her transmission. This session was a highlight of our time in Madrid.
Our family loved the cooking class by Paloma. She explains the methods of making the perfect traditional tortillas, sangria, and paella and the significance of the dish to her hometown of Valencia. She is an excellent teacher and makes you feel comfortable right away. We are a family of parents and young adults, this has been a highlight of our trip!
An incredible class! My girlfriend and I had so much fun. Cannot recommend this enough. A must-do if you are in Madrid!
Excellent cooking class. Instructor, Pipa, provided a good overview, histort, and specifics. She was an excellent instructor.
This class was fun, easy and delicious! I highly recommend this class for anyone who like s to cook and / or eat. I know I can repeat the results at home and I can't wait to prepare this for family and friends.
We had a delightful class with Paloma, cooked in her home, and with such care and detail. I’ve made Paella mutiple times but learned a lot about the right way to do it, and also how to make a traditional Spanish tortilla. We also met a few other fun couples in the class. This was a great way to round out our trip to Madrid!
Paloma did a wonderful job of making the cooking experience insightful and fun! It was a wonderful introduction to Spanish cuisine.
Paloma was a friend from the moment we met her on the street by her apartment! She was sweet, bubbly, fun and showed us how to make amazing tortilla, paella, and sangria! We had a lot of fun in her class while getting our hands "dirty" and learning how to make these delicious Spanish staples. And best of all, we ate everything afterward! The music, the food, the drink, and the vibe were so much fun and we enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Paloma was a wonderful hostess and cooking instructor! The finished meal was delicious. We also met some lovely people in our group.
Paloma was an excellent host!!! Highly recommend this experience. Paloma took time to connect personally during the cooking experience.
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!
Paloma was an amazing host. There were two of us and 4 others for the tour. She made sure we all participated in cooking both the paella and tortilla and she made it fun! Plenty of sangria (which we learned how to make proper). Host had a great sense of humor plus was very detailed in explaining the recipe as well as some history on making paella and tortilla. It was the highlight of our visit to Madrid!
Paloma was excellent, bringing high energy and a lot of knowledge! Paloma was very friendly and extremely accommodating to all skill levels. I think this class is more geared to beginners but I highly recommend to everyone, especially those interested in learning about Spanish cuisine (Paella, Sangria, Spanish Tortilla).
Fun knowledgeable instructor. Organized, friendly, lovely environment to learn how to make delicious traditional Paella, Tortilla and Sangria. Great group!
We had the best time with palona today making amazing tortilla, paella and sangria She was very attentive and good fun We would highly recommend her
Not only was the food incredible but learning all the tips and tricks surrounding each dish was extremely fun and interesting. This was a present for my parents and they had an amazing time and cooked/ate great authentic Spanish food. Would 100% recommend to anyone who likes food in general. Even if you have never cooked, it’s made super fun and easy for all.
Paloma was just outstanding in every way. She welcomed us into her home and we learned so much! We loved Bruno! Thank you, Paloma!
we had the absolute best time at this class! paloma was so warm and welcoming. the sangria, tortilla and paella were all so approachable because of her recipes, instructions and supervision. the only not positive thing i have to say is that neither i nor my friend recieved the recipes via email after the class. i sent a message to her through viator a few days later but still no luck. we had also had an issue where she sent me a message on viator and i responded but i found out the day of the class she never received it so perhaps it's a viator issue. 5/5 stars would absolutely do again!
Paloma was the most fantastic, inspiring host. That went out of her way to make our cooking class (and my birthday) a memorable experience, for me and my son.
Paloma was a great host and fun teacher. She guided us through making sangria, tortillas and paella in her beautiful home. Her family traditions were shared with us. It was a great day for our family of four!
An experience of a lifetime! Paloma welcomed our family into her home to prepare, cook, and enjoy dining on paella, tortilla, and sangria. I highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity while in Madrid.
Paloma made us feel at home as soon as we walked through her doors. She was very knowledgeable and experienced in making all types of Paella, Sangria and the Spanish Tortilla. I highly recommend taking her class while you are in Madrid. We all had a Blast, even my 15 year old!
My family including two teens loved this paella and sangria class. It was great to have hands on experience and also Paloma customized the dish to my kids preferences (they do not enjoy rabbit or seafood so she made with chicken only. We loved being in the apartment and learning about life in Spain and the history of the food and the origins of the traditions of paella.
The food was absolutely amazing. We walked through making each dish step by step. The host is even better than the food! She elevated the experience from great to incredible. I recommend this to anyone!
The host was warm, nice and accommodating. My daughter and I enjoyed the class which was very interactive . We truly had fun with the whole experience. Thank you so much for making our stay in Madrid a memorable one.
Cooking together! Pipa was spectacular! She even had a cake for my sisters birthday and that was sooo thoughtful and generous of her!
My sisters and I were visiting Spain to celebrate a 50th birthday and Paloma made it so special. Everything we made was delicious and she shared all her tips for making authentic Valancia paella. The sangria and tortilla was also incredible and she is so fun and lovely to be with. I plan to come back with my husband and daughter next time and highly recommend Paloma to everyone!!
Very good experience with Paloma on a complete Spaniard meal from the sangria to the step by step of making the tortilla and paella to end with a nice espresso.
Had so much fun making authentic Valencia paella & Spanish tortilla! It was super interactive & intimate, we all got to participate in all aspects of the cooking experience. 10/10 recommend!
Paloma was a gracious hostess and her apartment was spacious, well-equipped, and quite lovely. All the ingredients were fresh and she helped us make delicious food. This was a great experience and I heartily recommend it!
Pepi really knows her stuff! Lively, hands-on, home-style paella, Spanish tortilla and sangria, prepared collectively in the intimate setting of her lovely home. Great way to enhance your experience in Madrid!
Our cooking class was amazing and very informative. We had so much fun and will take what we learned home with us. Paloma was a wonderful host and we highly recommend this experience!!
Paloma was amazing. So friendly and kind. You can tell she loves having people in her home. Favorite Madrid experience
It was the perfect ending to our trip. The class was intimate and authentically Spanish. The cooking class felt like we were invited to a family gathering. Definitely recommend! Not only was it a good experience, we made lifelong friends!
Paloma was a great host! I had a great time with her and the other guests. She was very fun and knowledgeable. We learned by cooking ourselves with her supervision. Will definitely recommend this course
It was a pleasure to experience the paella and tortilla española cooking class with Paloma. Her enthusiasm made the class fun, not to mention the tasty sangria we made together.
What a fun and informative experience we had with our host Palona. She was super organised and involved us in every aspect of the cooking demonstration. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of doing this cooking class.
Paloma is absolutely amazing! Enjoying the cooking experience in her apartment was an added plus. Paloma had everything ready for our class - table was set, cooking items laid out, recipes sequenced to make best use of the time. She added both humor and history to the recipes she learned from her grandmother in Valencia. Food was delicious and we enjoyed sipping Sangria while preparing our meals. To top it off she took pictures of us with our paella dishes and then followed up with an email with core recipes and variations. Wow! Best cooking class ever!!
I would highly recommend this class!! Paloma is awesome! It's a hands on experience and the food is amazing! Paloma is very knowledgeable and her English is perfect.
Pilar was so hospitable in her home. She was extremely knowledgeable about traditional paella and allowed everyone in the group work to make the feast. I really enjoyed it and feel inspired to make it for my family when I return home. The traditional Sangria and Spanish tortilla were also amazing!
Paloma was great it was fun food was delicious sangria was very good definitely would like to get a recipe book next time
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