🍷 Bring the Flavors of Spain to Your Table!
Transport yourself to a lively Spanish tapas bar for an evening filled with bold flavors, good food, great company, and plenty of hands-on cooking. In Spain, food is meant to be shared—and tapas are the perfect way to experience it. Join our chef for a fun and interactive culinary adventure where you’ll learn to prepare beloved Spanish favorites while discovering the techniques and ingredients that make Spanish cuisine so irresistible. You’ll roll up your sleeves, cook alongside your fellow food lovers, and then gather around the table to enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve created. And because no Spanish culinary experience is complete without a drink, our full-service bar will be open throughout the class, with wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages available for purchase.
Come hungry, bring your appetite for adventure, and let’s bring a little taste of Spain to Knoxville! 🍷
🍽️ What’s Cooking?
🍅 Pan con Tomate with Manchego Cheese
Crispy toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil, finished with nutty, flavorful Manchego cheese.
🦐 Gambas al Ajillo
A Spanish tapas favorite featuring succulent shrimp sizzling in garlic-infused olive oil, finished with a touch of Spanish spice and fresh herbs.
🥔 Spanish Tortilla
A classic Spanish favorite made with tender potatoes and eggs, gently cooked until golden and beautifully set.
🥘 Spanish Paella
The star of our Spanish feast! Learn the techniques behind creating an authentic-style paella layered with saffron-infused rice, flavorful proteins, seafood, vegetables, and traditional Spanish seasonings.
👨🍳 What You’ll Learn
🍅 The Art of Tapas
Learn how simple, high-quality ingredients come together to create flavorful Spanish small plates.
🦐 Cooking Seafood
Master techniques for perfectly cooked shrimp and other delicate seafood.
🥔 The Perfect Spanish Tortilla
Learn the traditional method for creating a beautifully tender potato and egg tortilla.
🥘 Paella Fundamentals
Discover how to build layers of flavor, properly season the rice, and develop the signature texture and flavor of a great paella.
🫒 Spanish Ingredients & Flavors
Explore the essential ingredients behind Spanish cooking, including olive oil, garlic, saffron, tomatoes, Manchego, and traditional seasonings.
🍷 Spanish Food & Beverage Pairing
Discover how Spanish-inspired dishes pair beautifully with wine, beer, and cocktails.
Your Spanish Culinary Experience
Format: Hands-On Cooking + Chef Demonstration
Cuisine: Spanish • Tapas • Paella • Mediterranean
Focus: Small Plates • Seafood • Rice • Traditional Techniques
Bar: Full-Service Bar • Wine • Cocktails • Beer & More Available for Purchase
Experience: Cook • Learn • Sip • Share • Taste • Enjoy
🍷 Come for the Tapas. Stay for the Paella.
Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar, and get ready for an evening of hands-on Spanish cooking, incredible food, and good company.
In Spain, the best meals aren’t just eaten—they’re shared. ❤️