Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

What will we cook and eat on this Madrid cooking class?

Accepted Answer

You'll make a full Spanish lunch: a vermouth aperitif with a gilda skewer and cheese, then patatas bravas with two sauces, hand-rolled croquetas, and paella Valenciana. You'll sit down to eat everything you've made, with wine or beer and seasonal fruit for dessert.

Question 2

Is the market visit included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Before you cook, your guide takes you through the Antón Martín market to meet a few favorite stalls and learn how Spanish ingredients come together. It's where the class begins.

Question 3

Is this a paella class or a tapas class?

Accepted Answer

Both. This Madrid paella class is also a Madrid tapas cooking class: you'll make paella Valenciana as the main event, plus tapas like patatas bravas and croquetas, so you leave with a spread rather than a single dish.

Question 4

Can my child attend this cooking class?

Accepted Answer

We love having younger cooks who are keen to get hands-on, and the chef can involve them in the steps that suit their age. Tell us their age when you book so the chef can plan, and note that the class includes wine and vermouth for the adults.

Question 5

Can my dietary needs be accommodated?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to adapt where we can, so please tell us about any dietary needs or allergies when you book. Some adjustments are easy; others are limited by a set menu cooked in a shared kitchen, so we'll confirm what's possible for your date.

Question 6

Can I take the cooking class if I use a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

We want everyone at the table. The market and kitchen are in historic spaces, so access varies; contact our Guest Experience team before booking and we'll talk you through the venue in detail.

Question 7

Will the class run in the order described?

Accepted Answer

That's the plan, though your chef may adjust the sequence around the market and the kitchen on the day. Whatever the order, you'll cook the full menu and sit down to eat it together.

Question 8

How long is the class, and when does it run?

Accepted Answer

About 3.5 hours in the morning, from the market through cooking to a sit-down lunch. Your exact start time is confirmed when you book.

Question 9

Will I get the recipes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You'll leave with the recipes and the techniques from the class, so the paella and tapas can come home with you.

Question 10

Where do we meet?

Accepted Answer

At Plazuela Antón Martín, by the statue of El Abrazo ("the Hug"), in the Huertas neighborhood. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time.

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The market: where the lunch begins

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