MÁLAGA · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: what to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Learn paella and sangria in Málaga’s historic center with chefs Laura and Diego in a modern, hands-on cooking workshop.
“Low key pace, excellent traditional dishes with local ingredients, patient, knowledgeable instructors, lots a valuable tips for travellers to the area, as well as recipes and where to source ingredients.”
A small-group paella class in Malaga, starting at Atarazanas Market, with olive oil tasting, gazpacho, sangria, and step-by-step cooking.
“This experience was outstanding. Jose was a great host and full of enthusiasm. Best Paella I have ever tasted but of course I would say that as it was cooked by me but all credit goes to the amazing chef who used first class ingredients to help me make it.”
Malaga paella class with Atarazanas Market, olive oil tasting, sangria, gazpacho, churros, English guide, lunch and drinks included.
“We had a fantastic time! It’s a great way to learn something , cook and taste fresh food . It’s also a lovely way to meet new people from all over the world.. The chef Alba was fabulous.”
Hands-on Malaga paella with Atarazanas market stroll, olive oil tasting, gazpacho, sangria and wine, plus an apron gift.
“Analice (spelling?) and Alba were fantastic hosts. they were friendly and helfpul. the other guests also made the experience quite nice! food was great and we learned lots. would recommend.”
Shop Malaga produce, taste local olive oils, and cook classic tapas in a modern kitchen with wine or beer pairing in English.
“Excellent experience. My wife and I like to cook together so we wanted to learn to cook something together. The lesson was tapas. The teacher was very organized and was able to teach a group of twelve people with ease. The outcome was delicious. Felipe was one of the teachers. Very friendly and knowledgeable his colleague Alsa was also very friendly and capable. We were in excellent hands. We will definitely do a class here every time we return😃”
Cook paella in a bright kitchen after a Málaga market walk, then enjoy sangria, gazpacho, churros, and take recipes home.
“Sehr abwechslungsreich durch Marktbesuch und anschließendem Kochen. Interessante Teilnehmer aus verschiedenen Ländern. Berücksichtigung von Unverträglichkeiten.”
A 4-hour Malaga tapas cooking workshop with an Atarazanas market visit, 4 classic recipes, olive oil tasting, wine or beer, and an apron to take home.
“The guided tour was interesting but cooking class was not so much cooking. Ended up chopping one garlic then ended up watching someone else doing the rest.”
Private Malaga beach cookery with fishermen, the Maritime Museum, and grilled sardine skewers cooked on the sand.
“It was great to learn the technique from the best. LAS ACACIAS - PEDRE GALEJO the sardinas were so delicious. Top quality and this is served with the tastiest tomatoes with a spice mixture with garlic, parsley, salt and olive oil and a sandwich 😍 really super. Highly recommended. ESPETOS at its best. ☀️☀️☀️Auto-translated”
Learn Andalusian seafood paella with Paco in Ojén, with a finca tasting, aperitif, and cave and village stops in Malaga, Spain.
“This is a definite "must do"! There were four of us for our private paella cooking class. Paco is the owner and chef for this event. He is very friendly and knowledgeable and we all were entertained and learned a lot about Ojen, Marbella, and how to cook excellent paella. He definitely loves what he does and it shows. The setting was perfect!”
A 2-hour Malaga fishing heritage tour with an espetos cooking demo and seafood tastings by the Costa del Sol.
Every kind of day out of this city, and the best of each.
