Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music

Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Alicante



Cook authentic Spanish tapas in a fun, hands-on class in Alicante. Enjoy your own creations, great company, and live guitar music for the perfect Spanish evening.

This hands-on tapas cooking class in Alicante suits food lovers interested in authentic Spanish cuisine and local culture.

Highlights

  • Cook authentic Spanish tapas with a local chef
  • Use fresh ingredients from Alicante’s Central Market
  • Enjoy a full tapas dinner with dessert and a drink
  • End the evening with live Spanish guitar music
  • Take home the recipes and the taste of Spain

Description

Experience Spanish culture by preparing iconic tapas dishes under the guidance of a local chef and host in Alicante. The class takes place in a genuine local kitchen, offering an intimate setting where residents gather to share food and stories.

Using fresh ingredients sourced the same morning from Alicante’s Central Market, you will chop, mix, and taste your way through traditional dishes. This cooking class combines culinary skills with cultural insights, highlighting the flavors and history behind Mediterranean cuisine.

The menu includes classic tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelette), gazpacho, bacon-wrapped dates, chorizo a la sidra, a pork tosta with turrón sauce, and finishes with torrija accompanied by turrón ice cream.

After cooking, you dine on the dishes you prepared together. The evening concludes with a drink of your choice—including homemade sangria—and a live Spanish guitar performance, creating a memorable culinary experience.

Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available upon advance request.

Includes

  • Tapas cooking class with a local chef and host
  • Full homemade tapas dinner (5 dishes plus dessert)
  • One drink of your choice (wine, beer, soft drink, or sangria)
  • Bottled still water throughout the experience
  • Live Spanish guitar performance to end the evening
  • All fresh ingredients sourced from Alicante’s Central Market
  • Use of apron and all kitchen equipment
  • Copy of all recipes to recreate the dishes at home
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options available upon request

Excludes

  • Additional alcoholic drinks (can be added during booking)
  • Hotel pickup or transportation to the venue
  • Tips or gratuities (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book early to secure your spot, bring comfortable clothes for cooking, and plan to arrive on time. Evening sessions offer an ideal setting to enjoy the live guitar performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will prepare authentic Spanish tapas using fresh ingredients sourced from Alicante’s Central Market, culminating in a full tapas dinner including dessert.
The class is held in a cozy, authentic local kitchen in Alicante, providing a genuine Spanish cooking experience.
A local Spanish chef guides you through the cooking process, sharing traditional techniques and recipes.
The class takes place in the evening; check the website for current start times and availability.
Yes, you enjoy a full tapas dinner of the dishes you prepare, including dessert and a drink.
Yes, the evening concludes with live Spanish guitar music to enhance the cultural atmosphere.
No prior cooking experience is required; the local chef provides step-by-step guidance suitable for all skill levels.
Yes, you receive recipe cards to recreate the authentic Spanish tapas dishes at home.
All fresh ingredients are provided and are sourced directly from Alicante’s Central Market.
The class typically lasts a few hours; check the website for current session duration details.

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