Cooking Class: Iconic Spain and Portugal Cuisine
Discover the exciting flavors of Iberia in this cooking class with Chef Gustavo. You'll explore the countries of Spain and Portugal across three authentic courses using high-quality ingredients distinctive of the region. First, you'll prepare gambas al ajillo diablo with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, white wine and hot dry peppers. Next, you'll make a traditional paella Valenciana using pork, chicken, green beans, rice, alubia beans, paprika and saffron. Finally, you'll end class with light crêpes choosing between dulce de leche or Nutella filling.
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Gambas al Ajillo Diablo
With garlic, parsley, lemon juice, white wine, olive oil and hot dry peppers
Paella Valenciana
With pork, chicken, green beans, rice, alubia beans, paprika and saffron
Crêpes
Choose one
Dulce de leche
Nutella
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 6
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Gourmet, Spanish, Latin, Mother's Day
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Janaya
08 Feb 2025
Chef Gustavo taught us how to make the dishes plus provided a lot of information too. It was a wonderful evening and I would recommend that everyone take a class with Chef Gustavo.
Gary
20 Jul 2024
What a great experience his passion and love for cooking was evident from the minute we got there it felt like you were cooking with your grandfather Just a wonderful experience
Filiz
21 Dec 2023
This was the first time we attended an experience like this. It was amazing. I would recommend every person but especially couples to take this class. Such a nice person and what a chef, sharing his experience. We just loved it. Thank you Chef Gustavo. We will be back soon🙏
Event location: Washington, D.C.
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
As owner and executive chef of the lively and eclectic Rumba Cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan district for 20 years, Chef Gustavo has a deep love and appreciation for Latin American cuisine. He brings international inspiration from his travels through Latin America, France, Spain and the Caribbean. Chef Gustavo studied at the prestigious L'Academie de Cuisine and is available to teach cooking classes in both English and Spanish.
