• 2340 N California Ave #317 - Experience the vibrant, sun-drenched tastes of coastal Spain in an interactive cooking class in Chicago. Offered through Cozymeal, which connects participants with highly-rated local chefs, this three-course session guides you from the sizzling sauté of a garlic shrimp tapa to the intricate, saffron-infused layers of a traditional seafood paella.

The menu to be prepared includes:

• Starter: gambas al ajillo – Spanish garlic shrimp with lemon and chili flakes, served with sourdough
• Main Course: seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron bomba rice, and chistorra
• Dessert: creamy mango flan with mango purée, condensed milk, and evaporated milk

From the swift high-heat method of gambas to perfecting the rice-to-broth ratio and socarrat of an exceptional paella, this class fosters genuine Spanish culinary skills. Guests are encouraged to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.

• All fresh ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
• Enjoy the 3-course Spanish menu you prepare.
• Professional Instruction
• Take-home recipes for tapas, paella and flan.

• Gratuities

• Gambas al Ajillo - Classic Spanish garlic shrimp sautéed at high heat in olive oil with garlic, fresh lemon and chile flakes, served with sourdough for dipping.
• Seafood Paella - Mussels, shrimp and chistorra simmered in saffron-infused bomba rice, cooked to a golden, perfectly crisp socarrat base.
• Mango Flan - A silky baked flan made with mango purée, eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk – a tropical Spanish finish.

Tapas, paella, and flan – this interactive Spanish cooking class in Chicago, offered through Cozymeal, which connects participants with top-rated local chefs, guides you through three essential elements of coastal Spanish cuisine in one lively, skill-enhancing session.

This hands-on culinary adventure includes:

• Gambas al Ajillo featuring shrimp, garlic, lemon, chili flakes, and sourdough
• Seafood Paella with mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice, and chistorra
• Mango Flan made with eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and mango purée

Participants will acquire the skills to prepare authentic Spanish paella and tapas at home. Guests are encouraged to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the experience.

• This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.

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