A Flying Visit to Spain on Oxford Street: A Two‑Hour Spanish Cookery Fiesta

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A Flying Visit to Spain on Oxford Street: A Two‑Hour Spanish Cookery Fiesta

A hands-on Spanish cooking class on Oxford Street that teaches paella, patatas bravas and red‑wine chorizo and leaves you with a digital recipe pack to recreate the feast at home.

A Flying Visit to Spain on Oxford Street: A Two‑Hour Spanish Cookery Fiesta.

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Location
London
Operator
The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
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Food Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Join a vibrant Spanish cooking class on Oxford Street where expert teaching chefs lead easy‑to‑follow demos and hands‑on cooking. Over two hours you’ll learn to prepare chicken & prawn paella (with a vegan option), spicy patatas bravas and a rich red‑wine baked chorizo, then share the meal with fellow cooks around the chef’s table while enjoying a complimentary drink and a digital recipe pack to take home.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE FOOD

Master paella, tapas and baked chorizo

Hands‑on instruction focuses on a fragrant chicken & prawn paella (or vegan alternative), fiery patatas bravas and a red‑wine baked chorizo—the core dishes that make this a compact, flavour‑packed class.

THE SOCIAL

A communal chef’s‑table tasting

After demos and paired cooking at workstations, participants sit together to enjoy the dishes and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, fostering an immediate, convivial atmosphere.

THE SKILLS

Restaurant techniques and a recipe pack

The class blends instructor demos with paired, practical cooking so you pick up restaurant‑quality skills; you leave with a digital recipe pack and the confidence to recreate the menu at home.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

Expect a brisk, convivial two‑hour session that alternates short, clear demonstrations from the teaching chef with paired hands‑on time at cooking stations. Ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided; you'll get a complimentary drink on arrival, work alongside another participant (or be paired if you book solo), then settle at the chef's table to taste the meal you've created.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this class — and who should think twice.

1
Solo food loversIdeal: solo travelers are welcome and may be paired with another cook, making this an easy way to meet fellow food enthusiasts.
2
Couples or friendsHighly suitable: the class’s communal meal and paired stations make it a good date or small‑group activity.
3
Beginner home cooksA strong fit: the format uses chef demos and guided hands‑on practice to teach approachable, restaurant‑style techniques.
4
Spectators or non‑cooking companionsNot suitable: only participants actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School; there is no waiting area for friends or family.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The class runs for two hours and includes demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and time to tuck into the dishes at the chef's table.

What to bring

No kit required: all ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided. Water is supplied and a complimentary glass of bubbles is offered on arrival; additional drinks may be purchased from the on‑site menu.

Booking & on‑site logistics

You do not need to book as a pair; solo bookings may be paired. Only those actively participating can be admitted to the Cookery School.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the class?

The class duration is two hours, covering demonstrations, hands‑on cooking and time to eat.

Do I need to bring any ingredients or equipment?

No—ingredients, equipment and aprons are provided for the class.

Can I attend alone or do I need to book as a pair?

You don’t have to be part of a pair to book; solo participants may be paired with another person.

Are spectators or friends allowed to wait at the Cookery School?

No—only those actively taking part in a class are permitted at the Cookery School; there is no waiting area for friends or family.

Will I get recipes to take home?

Yes—you receive a digital recipe pack with everything needed to recreate the dishes at home.

Is a drink provided?

A complimentary glass of bubbles is offered on arrival (or a soft drink if preferred); water is provided throughout and other beverages are available to purchase.