Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante
This is a warm, hands-on cooking experience that brings you straight into the heart of Alicante’s food culture. You'll cook a full tapas menu in a real, lively kitchen — not a staged set, but a working space where locals eat every day.
Led by a local chef and a friendly host, you’ll use fresh, top-quality ingredients from the Central Market to prepare authentic Spanish tapas while learning the techniques, stories, and traditions behind each dish.
It’s not just about recipes — it’s about connecting through food. You’ll cook, learn, and share the experience with others in a relaxed, local setting. The menu is plentiful and packed with flavour, but what stays with you is the atmosphere — real, honest, and uniquely Alicante.
Options
- 1 extra drink included
1 Extra drink included: Includes one additional drink of your choice (beer, wine, or more sangría)
What's included in Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante
(Subject to Option Inclusions)During this authentic culinary experience in the heart of Alicante, you’ll learn to cook traditional Spanish tapas in a real working kitchen — not a tourist setup. Led by a local chef and host, you'll prepare dishes like tortilla de patatas, gazpacho, secreto Toast with Turrón Sauce, chorizo a la sidra, “delicias de Elche” (dates wrapped in bacon), and finish with torrija and turrón ice cream. The activity begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to the fresh, local ingredients sourced from Alicante’s Central Market. You’ll get hands-on — chopping, stirring, and plating — while learning the stories and traditions behind each dish. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available upon request. Once the cooking is done, you’ll sit down to enjoy everything you’ve made, accompanied by sangría and water. The atmosphere is relaxed, social, and full of flavor. Whether you’re a foodie or a first-time cook, this workshop offers a unique and delicious evening in Alicante.
Food Menu
STARTER - Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish omelette with soft potatoes, eggs, and olive oil — a golden, fluffy classic.
STARTER - Gazpacho
A refreshing cold Spanish soup made with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and olive oil, perfect for a hot day.
STARTER - Secreto Toast with Turrón Sauce
Tender, flavorful secreto (pork) served on a crispy toast, topped with a creamy turrón sauce. This dish offers a unique taste of Spain.
STARTER - Delicias de Elche
Sweet dates wrapped in crispy bacon — the perfect sweet and savoury bite.
STARTER - Chorizo a la Sidra
Spicy chorizo simmered in cider — bold, juicy, and full of Spanish character.
DESSERT - Torrija with Turrón Ice Cream
Warm, caramelized brioche paired with a scoop of rich nougat (turrón) ice cream.
Inclusions
- Full homemade tapas dinner prepared during the workshop — fresh, local, and full of flavour. Includes 6–7 traditional dishes and dessert, all made from scratch in a real local kitchen.
- Aprons provided so you can cook comfortably and stay clean throughout the experience.
- Guided by a professional local chef throughout the cooking experience.
- Local host included to support, translate, and keep things fun and easy.
- A large, refreshing glass of homemade sangría is included with your dinner — fruity, cold, and full of flavour. Extra drinks can be added when booking.
- Bottled still water is included throughout the experience to keep you refreshed while cooking and during the full tapas dinner.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The kitchen is a 3-min walk from Central Market. Find us at Calle Manuel Antón 19, a small street between Plaza Músico Óscar Tordera and the Lonja parking. ⚠️ Approach from the plaza side — the street is split by the parking lot.
