Cooking Class: Master Traditional Spanish Paella
Thu, May 7th at 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 30th at 7:00PM
Thu, May 21st at 7:00PM
Thu, May 28th at 7:00PM
Join Chef Baba for a lively, hands-on cooking class centered around Spain’s most iconic dish: paella.
In this session, you’ll make two versions: a hearty meat paella with chicken, chorizo and vegetables, and a fresh seafood paella with shrimp, mussels and calamari. Along the way, you’ll learn how to layer ingredients properly, work with saffron for rich color and flavor and achieve that perfect socarrat: the crispy, golden rice at the bottom of the pan. While everything cooks, enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere with a glass of wine and a few stories behind this classic communal dish. Come ready to cook, share and dig in.
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Meat Paella
With chicken, chorizo, vegetables, saffron and rice
Seafood Paella
With shrimp, mussels, calamari, saffron and rice
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that don't require specific skills or previous experience. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsCouples, Beginner, Fun, Spanish
Outside Reviews for Chef Baba - Lauderdale Lakes
Clive
21 Feb 2026
My wife and I went with some friends to an Italian cooking class at Chef Baba’s. We learned how to make fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with an apple, pear and nut béchamel sauce, Lemon Chicken Piccata with capers and cannoli for dessert. Not only was everything delicious, it was highly interactive and entertaining! Even though there were about 40-50 people there, it felt like an intimate group of friends getting together for a nice dinner. Chef Baba regaled us with stories of his family that came from Italy as well as how his daughter needed a kidney transplant and how he researched clean eating to promote healthier lifestyles for all. He stressed the importance of using quality ingredients when cooking. He makes his own wine, Lemoncello and infused olive oils. He also shared with us his love of “The Godfather” movies. (1&2) and has impeccable acting skills and comedic timing lol! All in all it was a fantastic evening. Chef Baba has a variety of classes available and we will definitely go back! Highly recommend!
Ay Nayra
18 Feb 2026
My first date night at Chef Baba's cooking class in Florida was amazing! Learned to make ravioli, brunette bisque, lobster mac, and paired it with homemade fine wine. Chef Baba was funny, improvised The Godfather, and shared life lessons at the end. Perfect for couples, fun, hands-on, and delicious. Highly recommend!
Maya
17 Feb 2026
Delicious food you got to be a part of cooking with Chef Baba, learning about the ingredients and way of cooking you can easily apply at home to entertain your guests. So much fun to do with a group of friends together and enjoy some wine for the evening!
Chef Baba is an award-winning chef with dual culinary degrees and extensive international experience. His career spans acclaimed kitchens across Europe and leadership roles in popular restaurants in South Florida. With a passion for simple, fresh ingredients, he now focuses on teaching hands-on cooking classes. Chef Baba specializes in Italian and globally inspired cuisine, guiding students of all levels with an engaging, approachable style rooted in real-world expertise.
