Spanish Tapas & Paella with Chef José Gomez: Original
from €105.00
An evening course bursting with tips and tricks on how to cook classic paellas and delicious tapas that are sure to impress. With the guidance of Chef José Gomez, we'll explore some jewels of Spanish cuisine, from the fresh and vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean coast, to the bountiful farmlands onshore.
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Spanish cuisine is comprised of flavours you’ll want to share. Laced together with character-infused olive oil, garlic, and herbs, tonight you’ll get a taste of an incredible cross-section of cultures that have contributed to the diversity of this cuisine.
Let's get you settled in with some of our favourite tapas. However, the night wouldn't be complete without an introduction to the king of one-pot wonders.
Effortlessly photogenic, paella is an undeniable showcase dish. With the guidance of Chef José Gomez, our resident expert on regional Spanish cuisine, we'll demonstrate a beautiful seafood version and help break it all down for you including which rice to use, what pan to reach for, and how to cook this impressive dish totally stress-free. Just imagine relaxing over a glass of wine and some delicious tapas while the paella is simmering away on the stovetop, readying itself for you and your lucky guests!
We now have two unique Spanish Tapas & Paella Evening Courses, each with different content and they don't need to be taken in sequence!
Explore more Spanish Tapas & Paella with Chef José here!
Born and raised in Santander, José carries with him a beautiful breadth of knowledge and understanding of the regional cuisines of his native Spain. An award winning chef who ran his own kitchen in England for 3 years before moving to Ireland, José’s intrepid culinary journeys have brought him from extreme to extreme, quite literally cooking in different languages across the globe. From top London kitchens to the wildness of the Americas, José's cooking has seen the world and we are constantly inspired by his collaborative approach and natural gifts as a teacher. José is our resident expert on regional Spanish and Mexican cuisine.
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"Set up is top class"
I can highly recommend the Dublin Cookery School. I did my first lesson ever with the Spanish Tapas night. Jose, Antonio and the team were excellent. The set up there is top class. Great way to spend an evening.
Peter: Spanish Tapas & Paella - Original
May 2024 -
"A great culinary learning experience"
The Spanish tapas & paella cookery course is excellent with great attention to detail and the team were hugely attentive. I would recommend it, a great night out and culinary learning experience.
Claire: Spanish Tapas & Paella - Original
May 2024 -
"Team was excellent"
I really enjoyed it and definitely learned a few new things from the way I would have normally cooked . The team was excellent and I will definitely be back lovely evening. Thanks again
Anthony: Spanish Tapas & Paella - Original
March 2024
Frequently asked questions
- Should I eat something before I come?
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On all our courses you will be eating the dishes you prepare in the hands-on session and everyone generally leaves us well-fed. Bear in mind that it takes time to whip up what we've planned and we recommend you eat something before you arrive at the school. All food cooked in the school is intended to be eaten on the premises.
- What level of cooking experience do I need?
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The beauty of how we design all of our courses is that anyone of any level can join us. While someone new to the kitchen will find support as they manoeuvre through new techniques, the more seasoned cooks in our group will thrive on all the pointers we offer for further improvement. Our course material is layered and we know how to quickly adapt to a moving room. Constant, open-ended learning is one of the things we love the most about being in the kitchen and our tutors' enthusiastic teaching style and patience is a testament to that.
- What if I have a food allergy or dietary restrictions?
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If you suffer from a severe nut, egg, dairy, seafood, wheat allergy or coeliac disease, please contact us before booking and we'll be able to confirm whether or not a specific course menu is adaptable. Certain course themes may not be adaptable in order to stay true to the course brief. Where we can accommodate a dietary requirement the curriculum for other students will remain the same as the original.
You must bring an Epi-pen. If your food allergy is airborne, due to the wide range of course themes and events that we host, our environment is not safe for you. Please note that while every care will be taken to provide a safe and enjoyable cooking experience for all students, there is always the risk of cross-contamination.
- What if I can't make it to a course or dining event that I've booked?
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If you cannot make a course that you have booked, you are more than welcome to send someone in your place (18 years or older). Just give us a call with the name change and we'll take good care of them. If this can't be arranged and you need to cancel your place, please take a look at our our full Terms & Conditions, go to https://dublincookeryschool.ie/terms to see what rules apply to you.
- Is there an age requirement?
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All of our regular courses are designed for adults. The minimum age for someone coming on their own is 18 years. If someone younger is joining us, they must be accompanied and booked on with an adult. Please note that our course fees apply to each attendee, regardless of age.
Our Growing Gourmet and 1 Week Essential Skills for TY courses are for teenagers only.
- What is parking like in the area?
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Metered parking can be found right outside the school and on surrounding streets Monday-Saturday from 8.00-19.00. Please do not park on the grass verges opposite the school, on resident disabled parking spots, or on the double yellow lines in the area. For more info, go to https://www.dublincookeryschool.ie/your-visit.
Your course itinerary
| 06:45 PM – 07:00 PM | Everyone is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to the course start-time. After we sign you in, we’ll welcome you into our modern, mirror-lined Demo Kitchen where you’ll have a few minutes to get to know your fellow students before we begin. |
| 07:00 PM – 09:15 PM | Our Evening Courses all start off in the Demo Kitchen where the tutor leading the session introduces the night’s menu plan of action. Our Evening Courses usually comprise of 2 Demo sessions that alternate with 2 Hands-On sessions. In our practical sessions, everyone works in pairs with specific tasks organized per person. Don’t worry if you’re flying solo on the night, we’ll find you a partner in crime. And yes, you will be eating what you make through the night! |
| 09:15 PM – 09:30 PM | At this point, we're generally wrapping up the cooking! This is a great time to raise any lingering questions you may have with our team. |