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Cooking Class: Paella 101 With a Latin-American Chef

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In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make paella, a classic Spanish rice dish often made with chicken or seafood and served in a cast iron pan. As the national food of Spain, there are several varieties of paella stemming from different regions of the country. In this class, you'll learn to make a traditional paella Valencia with chicken and/or pork. From the rice to tender vegetables and meat to spicing the dish with saffron, prepare for an unforgettable cooking class experience.

Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Guests are welcome to purchase beer to enjoy during the class.

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Paella Valencia

With sofrito, chicken and/or pork, green beans, white butter beans, saffron, paprika and Bomba rice

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 4
Maximum Guests 25
Event Duration 2 hours
Activity Level
Activity Level
Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
LabelsGroup, Beginner, Fun, Spanish, Date Night
This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.

Reviews Guests Left For This Experience

Jarrett

16 Jun 2022

Chef Gustavo, was fantastic! So nice and easy to work with, he also taught us a few fantastic tips! (I wasn’t expecting to learn much as I’m an avid cooker, but I was wrong!). The meal was delicious I’m looking forward to making it at home! Best, Jarrett

Kim

18 May 2022

What a fun and informative class. Chef Gustavo was great! Would definitely do more of these classes.

Judy

18 May 2022

Chef Gustavo was so friendly and kind! He shared the history of paella with us and created a wonderful atmosphere.

Nyalia

15 Apr 2022

Excellent instructor

Veronica

14 Apr 2022

We had so much fun and learned new things in Chef Gustavo’s Paella Cooking Class. The end result was delicious! Looking forward to taking another class with this great Chef. Thank you for the experience!

Adrienne

14 Apr 2022

was def not worth $55 we were all underwhelmed.

ERIN

13 Apr 2022

Chef Gustavo was wonderful! He educated us on not only the recipe but history, spices, and culture. Our class was at a brewery so it was difficult to hear (due to fans and 25 people). I would suggest half the class size and/or having a mic. It was also not covid-friendly. We were not asked to was our hands and/or wear disposable gloves (which we realized were on the table in a box). No hand sanitizer either. Everyone participated in the food prep by chopping and cutting. I’d suggest announcing about these factors prior to class starting. It also took two hours to finally eat. I would suggest pitchers of water with cups at each table plus tapas, cheese/crackers and/or appetizers. Lastly, we were not provided with the recipe of what we cooked. It’d be great to have a printed recipe so we can try at home.

Jennifer

13 Apr 2022

Awesome!

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Phillip

15 Feb 2025

One of the best experiences we've had in this city

Janaya

08 Feb 2025

Chef Gustavo taught us how to make the dishes plus provided a lot of information too. It was a wonderful evening and I would recommend that everyone take a class with Chef Gustavo.

Amy

09 Dec 2024

Chef Gustavo offered us a fantastic evening learning everything from knife skills and cooking tips, to insights into the flavors and history of South American cuisine. The class and delicious meal exceeded all our expectations. Thank you!

Soraya

27 Nov 2024

The class was wonderful. The dishes we made were so unique and delicious. Really learned a lot. I’m definitely taking the class again at some point in the near future.

Tammy

24 Aug 2024

My friend and I went as a date night and we had a blast. Chef Gustavo explains everything so well and made it fun and easy. Everything tasted amazing. Make sure you come hungry because there was so much to eat. Also there is free 4 hr parking across the street by the field, which he recommended!

Gary

20 Jul 2024

What a great experience his passion and love for cooking was evident from the minute we got there it felt like you were cooking with your grandfather Just a wonderful experience

Philip

10 Jun 2024

Excellent! We loved it. So educational and fun and friendly. We will come again!

Rita

07 Apr 2024

The experience with the chef was amazing. Very friendly knowledgeable, professional and overall great! We could not ask for better experience. Really felt like we traveled to Peru.

Brian

02 Apr 2024

Chef Gustavo was incredibly thorough and thoughtful throughout the experience. He guided us through all the dishes seamlessly and brought so much energy to the evening.

Ana

24 Feb 2024

Great time the food was delicious. Chef tooks through Argentina history about "happy cow's" 🐄🐂

Katelyn

19 Feb 2024

Chef Gustavo was INCREDIBLE. I highly recommend taking a class with him. He was so personable, friendly and truly made you feel like family! I learned so much about Peruvian cuisine and I’m so glad that I got a chance to take his class!

Kate

17 Feb 2024

Chef Gustavo was fabulous, sharing stories and history of the food as we learned techniques and recipes to make classic and delicious dishes. A intimate setting provided for a chance to make some new friends and have a good time. Thank you!

Filiz

21 Dec 2023

This was the first time we attended an experience like this. It was amazing. I would recommend every person but especially couples to take this class. Such a nice person and what a chef, sharing his experience. We just loved it. Thank you Chef Gustavo. We will be back soon🙏

Cisco

10 Dec 2023

An amazing experience. Felt like cooking with family rather than a large class. Will definitely book again!

Andrea

01 Dec 2023

Chef Gustavo cooked with heart and he shared with us some really great tips and such a great simple filling menu. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Kaja

23 Sep 2023

It was a lovely and informative evening

Matias

08 Jun 2023

Chef Gustavo was great. He took time to explain the history of the dish and provided lots of tips on how to improve my cooking. Because of him, I will be looking to do more of these classes.

Julianna

16 May 2023

Chef Gustavo was so welcoming and explained everything so well! The whole group had such a fun time enjoying the delicious food

Joshua

17 Jul 2022

So fun and extremely informative!! Would highly recommend!!

Keon

27 Mar 2022

Chef Gustavo was amazing. My wife and I had an amazing time. Very comfortable and great experience all around. We will be telling others about it and looking for more classes with Gustavo

Joseph

10 Mar 2022

We had an amazing experience with Chef Gustavo during "Grilling in Argentina." The food was delicious, and we all came away with new techniques to improve our own cooking. I enjoyed the setup of the class in Gustavo's home and appreciated the history and culture behind the food Gustavo brought to the table. No dessert on this one, but we all came away with full bellies and delicious leftovers.

Nathan

31 Oct 2021

Chef Gustavo is an amazing chef and teacher. Most notable is his emphasis on how the cooking experience is significant in both its flavors and connections made in the kitchen. He invites all into his kitchen as family and we could not have been more pleased with the evening.

Alana

17 Oct 2021

Excellent cooking class. In addition to great new cooking ideas and a delicious menu, I was very impressed by the focus on community and importance of sharing a meal. Thanks Chef Gustavo

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Yaqwasia T.

12 Aug 2019

I booked Fusion Date Night with Chef Gustavo for my fiance's birthday - and what an incredible experience!! Chef Gustavo is a true professional, who has years of culinary experience. He taught us many techniques and the food was absolutely delicious (I'm still dreaming about the salmon!). For dessert, we made crepes, with apples and dulce de leche, and had a blast learning to pan flip them. This is a wonderful experience that anyone would enjoy. Highly recommend. We will be booking another class soon :)

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Chef Gustavo

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As owner and executive chef of the lively and eclectic Rumba Cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan district for 20 years, Chef Gustavo has a deep love and appreciation for Latin American cuisine. He brings international inspiration from his travels through Latin America, France, Spain and the Caribbean. Chef Gustavo studied at the prestigious L'Academie de Cuisine and is available to teach cooking classes in both English and Spanish.

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