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Two Hours of Paella, Patatas Bravas and Party at Jamie Oliver’s Islington HQ
A focused, two-hour Spanish cookery class at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School that teaches paella, spicy patatas bravas and red‑wine chorizo, ending with a shared chef’s-table feast.
Two Hours of Paella, Patatas Bravas and Party at Jamie Oliver’s Islington HQ.
This is a compact, convivial lesson in Spanish flavours: a classroom that doubles as a kitchen theatre where an expert teaching chef runs through demonstrations, pairs you up at a station and leaves you with a recipe pack and the skills to recreate a show‑stopping paella and tapas at home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paella, patatas bravas and chorizo — made, tasted and understood
Learn the technique behind a fragrant chicken & prawn paella (with a vegan alternative available), plus spicy patatas bravas and a rich red‑wine baked chorizo — each dish demonstrated and then recreated in pairs.
Hands‑on stations and demo‑led teaching
Expect clear, easy‑to‑follow demonstrations from the teaching chef, then practical, paired cooking at the school's stations so you actually practice the restaurant techniques you’ve just seen.
Chef’s‑table feast with a welcome glass
The class culminates in a communal meal around the chef’s table; a complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink) is provided on arrival, and water is available throughout.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The tempo is brisk and social: a short demonstration, then you and your partner at a station wielding pans and spices, finishing by sitting down together to taste what you’ve made. Expect practical tips, a digital recipe pack to take home and all the aprons and ingredients supplied.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs for 2 hours, covering demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and time to eat at the chef’s table.
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided; water is available and a digital recipe pack is supplied so you can recreate the dishes at home.
A complimentary glass of bubbles (or a soft drink) is offered on arrival; additional wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and softs are available to purchase from the drinks menu.
If you prefer not to dine in, you may pack a box to take your food home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class lasts approximately 2 hours, including demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and eating time.
Can I attend solo?
Yes — you don’t have to book as part of a pair; solo guests may be paired with another participant.
Is there a vegan option?
The paella can be made vegan as an alternative.
Are spectators or waiting guests allowed?
No — only those actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School and there is no waiting area for friends or family.
Will I get recipes and equipment?
All ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided during the class, and you receive a digital recipe pack to recreate the dishes at home.
Are drinks included?
A complimentary glass of bubbles or a soft drink is provided on arrival; water is available throughout and additional drinks may be purchased from the drinks menu.