Discover the culinary gems in Madrid through local chef's perspective.
Learn how to dine like local chefs with a specialty food tour in Madrid! Led by Chef Alex, this curated tour takes you to chef-recommended restaurants that showcase the best of Madrid.
You’ll sample house specialties and socialize with fellow food enthusiasts. Along the way, your guide shares the gastronomic history of each stop, highlighting regional recipes. Throughout the five-hour experience, you’ll stop by several local landmarks, each with a rich culinary legacy. After whetting your appetite with a selection of tapas, you’ll sit down for a private dinner in a historic setting to enjoy your choice of main dish with a seasonal dessert and bottomless wine pairing.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to dine like a local Spanish chef, book your tour today!
4 Traditional Tapas at 4 Different Local Restaurants
With meat, fish, seafood and vegetable selections
Main Course
Choose 1
Spanish Octopus
Iberic Pork
Dessert
Basque Cheesecake
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Born in Mexico and raised in Canada, Chef Alex was exposed to a mix of cultural influences at a young age. He then went on to complete formal culinary training in Spain. From casual dining to working in one of the best restaurants in the world - Norma, Chef Alex has worked in a wide range of restaurants. Transitioning from chef to entrepreneur, he is now the owner and a host of a cooking school in Madrid.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Discover the culinary gems in Madrid through local chef's perspective.
Learn how to dine like local chefs with a specialty food tour in Madrid! Led by Chef Alex, this curated tour takes you to chef-recommended restaurants that showcase the best of Madrid.
You’ll sample house specialties and socialize with fellow food enthusiasts. Along the way, your guide shares the gastronomic history of each stop, highlighting regional recipes. Throughout the five-hour experience, you’ll stop by several local landmarks, each with a rich culinary legacy. After whetting your appetite with a selection of tapas, you’ll sit down for a private dinner in a historic setting to enjoy your choice of main dish with a seasonal dessert and bottomless wine pairing.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to dine like a local Spanish chef, book your tour today!
4 Traditional Tapas at 4 Different Local Restaurants
With meat, fish, seafood and vegetable selections
Main Course
Choose 1
Spanish Octopus
Iberic Pork
Dessert
Basque Cheesecake
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Reviews Chef Alex or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal
Sabrina
19 Nov 2024
This was an AMAZING experience, my friend and I signed up for the tapas class first and we loved it so much we went back the next day for the paella class. To begin, the place itself is clean, amazing vibe and energy from staff and beautiful in its construction. The different cava pairings with each meal you cooked was phenomenal. They made it easy and fun for us to follow along and make the absolute best Spanish cuisine I have tried. The owner is full of life, and very passionate about his business that he created from the ground up. It was a beautiful experience to share with them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Joanne
19 Nov 2024
If you’re in Madrid, you must not miss this cooking class & dining experience. A 5 star food, wine, experience! We did the paella cooking class with 4 types of paella and an abundance of other local food and wine. All delicious, in an absolutely amazing downtown setting. Hosted by a team of experienced chefs who know what fun and good food means to travelers. You don’t need to know how to cook but only to enjoy a wonderful experience with great local foods. Thank you team! You must come hungry…
Sina
17 Nov 2024
Excellent! I attended the tapas class with my husband and two adult kids. Music, wine, ingredients are prepped ahead of time so all we had to focus on was the cooking techniques and we're encouraged to chat with the other attendees and focus on making connections through this experience with others. Clean, well organized and the downstairs dining area is absolutely gorgeous and comfortable. Do not think twice about booking for a class here - if you have a chance, you must!
Scott
16 Nov 2024
Do you like amazing meals, and bottomless wine? If so, this is the class for you. Our family had a blast, and they we so good about including our 7 and 9 year old daughters. Each two person team cooked a different paella and after we finished cooking, we got to try each one in their downstairs dining room. They also served us appetizers and desserts. It was by far the best paella that we had in Spain. Such a great experience! Thanks.
Rose
16 Nov 2024
I took a group of family and friends to the class and we had such an amazing time. The owner was so personable and made us feel special. The wine was flowing, the cooking was very fun and each paella that was made was delicious! It was a highlight of our trip.
Tricia
15 Nov 2024
The whole experience exceeded our expectations! I have done many cooking classes but this was way more than that! It was truly a cultural experience. From the welcome drinks to the elaborate family style meal at the end, each moment was carefully thought out to maximize the guest experience. Chef Alex was fantastic at getting to know everyone and explaining each step of the process in a fun and understandable way. The dance music played and the bottomless drinks gave it a true cooking “club” feel! Benny was amazing as well his patience with us and the energy he brought greatly contributed to making our time there special! After 3 hours, we still didn’t want to leave. The food was amazing and we feel capable of attempting these recipes at home. Thank you again for a memorable time!
Karen
15 Nov 2024
Amazing night out with Chef Alex. He was the perfect and gracious host as he showed us the little gems and places to eat and drink in our neighborhood. Definitely we would not have come upon these places in our own. We enjoyed his knowledge of the food from the area and the familiarity and affection he received from the various establishments obvious. The food itself was spectacular - come hungry and ready to drink. Chef went above and beyond to make sure we were all taken care of. Thanks, 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!