Cooking Class: Make Traditional Tapas in Madrid With Local Chef
Explore Spanish flavors through authentic tapas made from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Madrid!
Chef Alex, a renowned chef in the local food scene, will teach you how to make a tapas feast bursting with flavor.
Begin the class by making a spicy chorizo cooked in cider and savory Iberico pork served with potatoes and mojo sauce. Learn the technique to grill bread and top it with fresh tomatoes to make pa amb tomaquet. Cook fresh shrimp with garlic to make gambas al ajillo and earthy logroño mushrooms. Use local peppers and ham to make stuffed Basque peppers. Finish the meal with a crema Catalana mousse, a homemade custard topped with caramelized sugar for a decadent dessert.
Make your dreams of cooking with a professional chef in Spain come true with this immersive cooking class!
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Chorizo in Cider
With spicy Spanish sausage
Iberico Pork
With potatoes and Canadian mojo sauce
Pa amb Tomaquet
With grilled bread and tomatoes
Gambas al Ajillo
With garlic and shrimp
Logroño Mushrooms
With mushrooms and garlic
Stuffed Basque Peppers
With local Spanish peppers
Crema Catalana Mousse
With custard and caramelized sugar
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 24
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Adult, Gourmet, Fun, Spanish
- 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Alex
Silvia
08 Nov 2024
Chef Alex's knowledge and experience is evident and his passion for food and his enthusiasm were contagious. Great fun!
Event location: Madrid
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Alex, born in Mexico and raised in Canada, grew up immersed in diverse cultural influences. He later honed his craft through formal culinary training in Spain. With experience ranging from casual dining to working at Norma, one of the world's top restaurants, Chef Alex has built an impressive career across various dining settings. Now an entrepreneur, he owns and hosts a renowned cooking school in Madrid, sharing his passion for food and culinary expertise.
