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Host: Lola

Madrid, Spain

USD
$160-$214 per person

Tapas and Paella Cooking Class in Central Madrid

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Lola

After a life dedicated to marketing, organizing events, restoration and decoration of country houses, translations and even theater production. Lola decided to embark on a new journey that brings together her two passions: cooking and traveling. Once just her hobby, now cooking has turned into a business and passion project. Lola hosts this experience in a cooking studio located within a municipal market, in central Madrid. She has cooked throughout her life, for her family, her friends and for herself, so now she is excited to cook for travelers visiting Madrid. An experience with Lola is a great way to learn about Spanish food, culture, recipes over some interesting conversation and wine.

“I love receiving travelers from all over the world, sharing recipes and experiences in an intimate and authentic setting.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-10 guests) Lola’s cooking studio is located inside a municipal market, giving her access to the freshest ingredients to cook with. The studio is an open space where the kitchen joins the dining room, giving you ample space to enjoy a hands-on cooking experience. During your shared Madrid cooking class learn to cook traditional Spanish recipes, so that you can take the flavors of Spain with you back home! You will learn to cook four dishes from scratch, two tapas, a paella and a cod dish. Learn cooking techniques and culinary traditions as you cook with Lola before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare.

Your meal may include dishes such ensaladilla Rusa, a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad, croquetas de jamón, the quintessential Spanish ham croquettes, arroz negro, a type of paella and ajoarriero cod, with a lot of vegetables. The menu can vary depending on the availability and seasonality of ingredients.

Notes: Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private. Lola can offer gluten free meals on request. Alcohol is included in the price of your experience. Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Ensaladilla Rusa - a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad
  • Croquetas de Jamón - Spanish ham croquettes
  • Arroz Negro - a type of paella
  • Ajoarriero Cod - with a vegetables sauce
  • Spanish wine/beer/sodas

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
Lola is an exceptional chef and teacher! We made two kinds of tapas, a fish entree, and paella—our reason for taking the class. Her teaching style is fun, informative and thorough. I feel ready to go home and make these dishes for my friends and family! Every dish was absolutely delicious, we learned a lot about Spanish cooking in different regions, and had an incredible amount of fun! I highly recommend any cooking class offered by Lola—when I return to Madrid I will take another cooking class with her.
- Nedra_C February 14, 2023
We loved our afternoon with Lola and the rest of our group. We’ve travelled quite a bit in Spain over the years, and we enjoy cooking (and eating) Spanish food, but we leaned some new techniques that we will definitely use when we get home. Lola was a joy - in addition to providing the recipes and information about the ingredients and instructions, she gave us some great general information about the Spanish culture and ideas about other places to visit in Madrid. A great value and it was also great to dine on the food we prepared.
- P8600I September 21, 2022
Absolutely sensational. Hands-on experience with great conversation with perfect strangers (I booked on my own). Lola is delightful, funny and clever, and engages the group through every step of the way. Would 100% book this again on my next trip to Spain.
- John June 14, 2022
This was the highlight of our trip to Madrid! Lola was an incredible teacher, the space was gorgeous and the food we prepared was traditionally Spanish and delicious. I would recommend this to all of my friends and family who come to Madrid and hope to return to cook with Lola soon.
- Amy_O September 26, 2021
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Lola

$160-$214 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $214 $178 $160
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $214 $178 $160
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 7:00pm-11:00pm

Meet Lola

After a life dedicated to marketing, organizing events, restoration and decoration of country houses, translations and even theater production. Lola decided to embark on a new journey that brings together her two passions: cooking and traveling. Once just her hobby, now cooking has turned into a business and passion project. Lola hosts this experience in a cooking studio located within a municipal market, in central Madrid. She has cooked throughout her life, for her family, her friends and for herself, so now she is excited to cook for travelers visiting Madrid. An experience with Lola is a great way to learn about Spanish food, culture, recipes over some interesting conversation and wine.

“I love receiving travelers from all over the world, sharing recipes and experiences in an intimate and authentic setting.”

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-10 guests) Lola’s cooking studio is located inside a municipal market, giving her access to the freshest ingredients to cook with. The studio is an open space where the kitchen joins the dining room, giving you ample space to enjoy a hands-on cooking experience. During your shared Madrid cooking class learn to cook traditional Spanish recipes, so that you can take the flavors of Spain with you back home! You will learn to cook four dishes from scratch, two tapas, a paella and a cod dish. Learn cooking techniques and culinary traditions as you cook with Lola before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare.

Your meal may include dishes such ensaladilla Rusa, a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad, croquetas de jamón, the quintessential Spanish ham croquettes, arroz negro, a type of paella and ajoarriero cod, with a lot of vegetables. The menu can vary depending on the availability and seasonality of ingredients.

Notes: Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a shared class and not private. Lola can offer gluten free meals on request. Alcohol is included in the price of your experience. Please note that this experience is not suitable for children below the age of 12.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Ensaladilla Rusa - a very Spanish salad translated as Russian salad
  • Croquetas de Jamón - Spanish ham croquettes
  • Arroz Negro - a type of paella
  • Ajoarriero Cod - with a vegetables sauce
  • Spanish wine/beer/sodas

Traveler reviews

5.0 (4)
Lola is an exceptional chef and teacher! We made two kinds of tapas, a fish entree, and paella—our reason for taking the class. Her teaching style is fun, informative and thorough. I feel ready to go home and make these dishes for my friends and family! Every dish was absolutely delicious, we learned a lot about Spanish cooking in different regions, and had an incredible amount of fun! I highly recommend any cooking class offered by Lola—when I return to Madrid I will take another cooking class with her.
- Nedra_C February 14, 2023
We loved our afternoon with Lola and the rest of our group. We’ve travelled quite a bit in Spain over the years, and we enjoy cooking (and eating) Spanish food, but we leaned some new techniques that we will definitely use when we get home. Lola was a joy - in addition to providing the recipes and information about the ingredients and instructions, she gave us some great general information about the Spanish culture and ideas about other places to visit in Madrid. A great value and it was also great to dine on the food we prepared.
- P8600I September 21, 2022
Absolutely sensational. Hands-on experience with great conversation with perfect strangers (I booked on my own). Lola is delightful, funny and clever, and engages the group through every step of the way. Would 100% book this again on my next trip to Spain.
- John June 14, 2022
This was the highlight of our trip to Madrid! Lola was an incredible teacher, the space was gorgeous and the food we prepared was traditionally Spanish and delicious. I would recommend this to all of my friends and family who come to Madrid and hope to return to cook with Lola soon.
- Amy_O September 26, 2021
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $214 $178 $160
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $214 $178 $160
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-3:00pm 7:00pm-11:00pm
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