Cooking Class: Make Plenty of Timeless Tapas

Get ready to host your next party with impressive dishes as you learn several mouthwatering recipes in this tapas and paella centered cooking class. Chef Andy will teach you to make these Spanish-inspired small plate favorites and iconic paella that your guests are sure to love.


Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with JamĂłn-wrapped cantaloupe. Then, prepare pan con tomate, featuring rustic bread with fresh tomato, topped with a daily selection of cheese. For the main course, cook a vibrant chicken and shrimp paella, made with saffron-infused rice and classic Spanish spices. These flavorful dishes will bring a taste of Spain to your table and impress any crowd.


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JamĂłn Wrapped Cantaloupe

With ripe cantaloupe wrapped in savory JamĂłn for a perfect sweet and salty balance


Pan con Tomate Topped With Cheese of the Day

With rustic bread, fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil and a daily selection of cheese


Chicken and Shrimp Paella

With saffron-infused rice, chicken, shrimp, peppers, peas and Spanish spices


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 2
  • Maximum Guests 8
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Activity Level
    Activity Level
  • LabelsBeginner, Spanish, Adult, Fun, Mediterranean
  • 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.

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Eddie

11 May 2023

Had a great time!

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David

13 Sep 2025

My wife and I had fun with Chef Andy's assistant for The Bear themed class. Even took home a jar of our own giardiniera. This would be a good class for absolute beginners. My wife has done a lot of cooking so we would look for a more advanced class next time.

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Courtney

23 Aug 2025

Such an amazing & intimate experience! Chef Coco was our instructor and she was amazing to learn from! Can’t wait for my next class!

$ 133.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, meal and taxes.


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Chef Andy
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Chef Andy's culinary expertise lies with recipe creation, and food styling and plating that elevates any meal. After graduating from the Illinois Institute of Art, Chef Andy gained years of experience in the kitchen as a cooking instructor and online as a food blogger. From sushi to classic European cuisine to molecular gastronomy, he really can do it all, and looks forward to sharing secrets and techniques you can use to boost your kitchen confidence.

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