Cooking Class: Make Plenty of Timeless Tapas
Get ready to host your next party with impressive dishes as you learn several mouthwatering recipes in this tapas and paella centered cooking class. Chef Andy will teach you to make these Spanish-inspired small plate favorites and iconic paella that your guests are sure to love.
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with JamĂłn-wrapped cantaloupe. Then, prepare pan con tomate, featuring rustic bread with fresh tomato, topped with a daily selection of cheese. For the main course, cook a vibrant chicken and shrimp paella, made with saffron-infused rice and classic Spanish spices. These flavorful dishes will bring a taste of Spain to your table and impress any crowd.
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JamĂłn Wrapped Cantaloupe
With ripe cantaloupe wrapped in savory JamĂłn for a perfect sweet and salty balance
Pan con Tomate Topped With Cheese of the Day
With rustic bread, fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil and a daily selection of cheese
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
With saffron-infused rice, chicken, shrimp, peppers, peas and Spanish spices
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 8
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsBeginner, Spanish, Adult, Fun, Mediterranean
- 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

Eddie
11 May 2023
Had a great time!
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Alexander
16 Feb 2025
We had a great time. Chef Andy explains everything very clearly and answers all questions. His class was a lot of fun and we will be taking another one.

Sarah
15 Aug 2024
Great class!
Event location: Chicago
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
Chef Andy's culinary expertise lies with recipe creation, and food styling and plating that elevates any meal. After graduating from the Illinois Institute of Art, Chef Andy gained years of experience in the kitchen as a cooking instructor and online as a food blogger. From sushi to classic European cuisine to molecular gastronomy, he really can do it all, and looks forward to sharing secrets and techniques you can use to boost your kitchen confidence.
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