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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

3-hour workshop to cook paella and prepare sangria in central Madrid (Calle Montera). Take-home recipes, vegetarian and allergy options. Top rated 4.9/5 across 1,448 reviews.

4.91,448 reviews

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Practical details

Duration
3 hours
Guide languages
Spanish · English
Mobile ticket
No need to print
Instant confirmation
Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible
No
Minimum age
No restriction
Pets
Not allowed
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before

Highlights

  • Hands-on traditional paella workshop (chicken and seafood) with a local chef
  • Authentic sangria preparation with an instructor
  • Detailed take-home recipes to replicate
  • Vegetarian and allergy options upon advance notice
  • Top rated on GetYourGuide: 4.9/5 across 1,448 reviews, 91% of English-speaking travellers giving the top score

Our take

This is one of Madrid's best-rated gastronomic products: 4.9/5 across 1,448 reviews, top rated, with «91% of English-speaking travellers giving it the top score». Hands-on 3-hour workshop: you prepare sangria, cook traditional paella (chicken and seafood) with a local chef, and take home detailed recipes. The price (€61) includes instructor, ingredients, workshop, lunch or dinner and drink. Operator: Travel Vibes Agency. What's worth knowing. First, the meeting point can confuse — the operator strongly insists the reference is the **Bon Vivant** tattoo studio on Calle Montera 24. DO NOT enter the doorway: wait outside for the host. Second, there are vegetarian and allergy options, but you must message the operator BEFORE the workshop (not on the spot). Third, no chorizo — the chef is a purist, traditional Valencian paella. If you want paella with chorizo, this spot will frustrate you. Who it's for: travellers who want a hands-on gastronomic experience (not just for show), couples and small groups who enjoy cooking together, beginners in Spanish cooking (it's an introductory workshop especially valued by English-speaking travellers), and anyone wanting to take recipes home to replicate. Who it's NOT for: experienced amateur chefs (may feel basic), anyone after a private not shared workshop, travellers with reduced mobility (kitchen upstairs, no lift guarantee) and anyone after quick eat-out options (here it's 3 dedicated hours).

What's included

  • Instructor chef (Spanish/English)
  • Complete paella workshop
  • Sangria workshop
  • All necessary materials and ingredients
  • Lunch or dinner (the paella you cook)
  • Sangria and soft drinks during the workshop
  • Take-home recipes

Not included

  • Extra alcoholic drinks beyond the included sangria
  • Gratuities
  • Transport

Good to know

What to bring

  • Hunger — the paella you cook is your lunch or dinner
  • Camera or phone (workshop photos are something travellers mention most)
  • Comfortable clothing (you'll be standing in the kitchen for 3 hours)

Not suitable for

  • Pets (not allowed in the kitchen space)
  • Under-18s without adult accompaniment (there's sangria with alcohol)

Things to keep in mind

  • Vegetarian and allergy options AVAILABLE, but you must message the operator BEFORE the workshop
  • The kitchen space is upstairs (no lift mentioned) — confirm if you have mobility issues
  • It's a hands-on workshop — not a demo, you actually cook
  • Reviews repeatedly mention hosts by name: Crystal/Cristal, Ivan, Dani, Sirsa, Chef Cristal
  • Meeting point can confuse: DO NOT enter the doorway — wait for the host outside, next to Bon Vivant

Meeting point

Calle de la Montera, 24, in front of the Bon Vivant tattoo studio. The host waits outside the building and brings you all up together to the kitchen space upstairs.

Calle Montera is between Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía. Metro Sol (lines 1/2/3) or Gran Vía (1/5) 3-5 minutes away. Note: the visual reference is the Bon Vivant tattoo studio at the doorway next door — the operator insists on this point to avoid confusion. Arrive 10 minutes early.

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The experience

What you'll see

Hands-on 3-hour workshop to prepare authentic sangria and cook traditional paella with a local chef. The group gathers in a kitchen space in central Madrid (Calle Montera, next to Sol and Gran Vía).

  • Sangria preparation: mix of wine, fruit and proportions to achieve the refreshing balance.
  • Paella history: brief introduction to the Valencian origin and basic ingredients.
  • Paella workshop: step-by-step preparation in a traditional pan with chicken and seafood (vegetarian and allergies upon advance notice).
  • Group lunch or dinner: the paella you cook is your meal, in a festive atmosphere with sangria and soft drinks.
  • Take-home recipes: detailed document with everything learnt, to replicate at home.

How it works

Meeting point: Calle de la Montera, 24. Note: the visual reference is the Bon Vivant tattoo studio at the doorway next door. The host waits outside the building — DO NOT enter the doorway, wait outside. The operator strongly insists on this point.

Metro Sol (lines 1/2/3) or Gran Vía (1/5) 3-5 minutes away. Arrive 10 minutes early.

Duration: 3 hours. It's a hands-on workshop — you'll cook yourself, not observe the chef. Shared group (not private).

Languages: Spanish and English. If you have restrictions (vegetarian, allergies), message the operator AS SOON AS YOU BOOK — it's not guaranteed if you mention it on the spot.

Kitchen space: upstairs in the building. If you have mobility issues, confirm with the operator beforehand whether there's a lift.

Who I'd recommend it to

  • Travellers wanting a hands-on gastronomic experience.
  • Couples and small groups who enjoy cooking together.
  • Beginners in Spanish cooking.
  • Anyone wanting to take recipes home to replicate.

Who I would NOT recommend it to

  • Experienced amateur chefs (introductory workshop, may feel basic).
  • Anyone wanting a private version (here it's a shared group).
  • Travellers with reduced mobility (kitchen upstairs).
  • Anyone after quick eat-out options (here it's 3 dedicated hours).

Accessibility

The operator doesn't explicitly mark wheelchair accessibility. The kitchen space is upstairs. If you have reduced mobility, contact the operator beforehand to confirm if there's a lift.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund. «Reserve now and pay later» option also available.

Frequently asked questions

Does the paella include chorizo?
NO. A Luxembourgish review notes this with humour: «You'll learn never to put chorizo in a paella». The chef is a purist — traditional paella with chicken and seafood. If you want a chorizo version (not authentic Valencian paella), this isn't your place.
Are there vegetarian or allergy options?
Yes. There are vegetarian and allergy options, but you must message the operator BEFORE the workshop. It's not guaranteed if you mention it on the spot. If you have restrictions, write as soon as you book.
Is it for total beginners or do I need to know how to cook?
For total beginners. Reviews insist that «no prior experience is needed» and that it's a technically basic workshop — the idea is to enjoy and learn the fundamentals, not become a chef. If you already cook paella at home, you may find it too introductory.
How much do you actually cook vs observe?
It's participatory. Reviews repeatedly use «hands on» — you take part in preparing sangria and paella. It's not a chef demo. That said, the group is shared (not private), so each person does a portion. If you want to prepare the whole paella yourself, look at the private option.
When is it best to book, lunchtime or evening?
There are midday (lunch) and evening (dinner) slots. Midday works if you want to use the afternoon for other visits. Evening fits as a day-closing plan. Both options get excellent reviews.

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