Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Guitar Music

4.5(24)2 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Free Walking Tours Alicante

About this activity

This is a warm, hands-on cooking experience that takes you into the heart of Alicante’s food culture. You’ll prepare five traditional tapas and a dessert in a real working restaurant kitchen — not a staged set, but a lively space where locals come to eat.

Guided by a local chef and a friendly host, you’ll work with fresh, quality ingredients while learning different cooking techniques and discovering the stories and traditions behind each dish.

The experience combines genuine hands-on cooking with the Spanish tradition of sharing tapas. You’ll cook together before sitting around the same table to enjoy everything you have prepared, accompanied by a drink, good conversation and a relaxed local atmosphere.

At the end of the meal, a solo Spanish guitarist will perform a few songs, adding a brief final touch of Mediterranean soul to the experience. Authentic food, shared around a table, in a setting that feels genuinely Alicante.

What's included

✓Aprons provided so you can cook comfortably and stay clean throughout the experience.
✓One drink of your choice is included with dinner, including homemade sangría, wine, beer, soft drinks and non-alcoholic options. Additional drinks can be added when booking.
✓Guided by a professional local chef throughout the cooking experience.
✓Live Spanish guitar performance to end the evening with Mediterranean charm
✓Bottled still water is included throughout the experience to keep you refreshed while cooking and during the full tapas dinner.
✓A generous tapas dinner prepared during the workshop, including five traditional tapas and pumpkin fritters for dessert, made with fresh, quality ingredients in a real working restaurant kitchen.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No se sirven bebidas alcohólicas a menores de 18 años

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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