Explore the bold flavors of Spain through vibrant, contemporary tapas.
In this interactive cooking class, discover the vibrant culinary traditions of Catalan and Spanish tapas cuisine – four classic small plates built on fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple technique that you can recreate long after the class ends.
Begin by rubbing and pressing pan con tomate – the simplest and most iconic of Spanish starters – before moving into gambas al ajillo, where shrimp is sautéed with paprika, citrus and garlic butter. You'll then fry and dress fingerling patatas bravas with aioli and roasted tomato pepper sauce before finishing with a savory mushroom pintxo built with white wine, garlic and fresh herbs. Book this Spanish cooking class today.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With toasted bread, tomato, garlic and fresh herbs
Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish garlic shrimp
With shrimp, paprika, citrus, butter and herbs
Patatas Bravas
With fingerling potatoes, aioli, tomato and peppers
Mushroom Pintxo
With mushrooms, onion, garlic, white wine and herbs
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Joshua Elias prides himself on creating joyous events featuring incredible food. In his 12 years in the restaurant industry, his roles advanced from sous chef to executive chef. As an entrepreneur in the Denver area, he now provides personal chef services and cooking classes to foodies and aspiring gourmets. Chef Joshua Elias is always eager to craft dynamic and memorable culinary experiences for an ever-growing audience.
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Explore the bold flavors of Spain through vibrant, contemporary tapas.
In this interactive cooking class, discover the vibrant culinary traditions of Catalan and Spanish tapas cuisine – four classic small plates built on fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple technique that you can recreate long after the class ends.
Begin by rubbing and pressing pan con tomate – the simplest and most iconic of Spanish starters – before moving into gambas al ajillo, where shrimp is sautéed with paprika, citrus and garlic butter. You'll then fry and dress fingerling patatas bravas with aioli and roasted tomato pepper sauce before finishing with a savory mushroom pintxo built with white wine, garlic and fresh herbs. Book this Spanish cooking class today.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With toasted bread, tomato, garlic and fresh herbs
Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish garlic shrimp
With shrimp, paprika, citrus, butter and herbs
Patatas Bravas
With fingerling potatoes, aioli, tomato and peppers
Mushroom Pintxo
With mushrooms, onion, garlic, white wine and herbs
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef exceeded our expectations. The food was AMAZING, and we really enjoyed the experience.
Phyllis Rasmussen
26 Apr 2022
It was an enjoyable experience.
Anne
26 Apr 2022
We had a great time learning about cooking Spanish food. Joshua was a knowledgeable chef, a great storyteller and made us feel comfortable with dishes we might otherwise not try to make or eat.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Joshua Elias
Katrina
22 Dec 2025
Chef Joshua was increÃble! From the food to the company everything exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely book chef Joshua again! Thank you !!
nancy
09 Jun 2026
We had a totally plant based meal; an interesting olive tapenade over sourdough bread, delicious soup, roasted vegetables over mashed celeriac, an a coconut creme with red plums and pistachios. I learned many things about how to bring out flavors and how to mix flavors. There were four of us and we all had an outstanding time. Chef Joshua was a brilliant, kind and interesting teacher.
sophia
16 May 2026
Joshua is so fun to talk to! And the meal was gorgeous and we loved the dinner!
Joshua
27 Apr 2026
Chef Elias was above and beyond our expectations. His presence and cooking made for a truly special evening for my wife and I. Couldn’t give a higher recommendation!! We’ll be booking again.
Zachary
05 Apr 2024
Very knowledgable and friendly!
John
21 Mar 2024
Joshua was awesome and provided excellent food and cooking techniques! 10/10 would recommend
Alisha Desai
21 Mar 2024
Josh was a delight to meet! We loved this experience and had a lot of fun learning cooking tips, new recipes, and about the food scene in Colorado in general. He was very informative and was able to answer any cooking question we had. Highly recommend!
Delmi
18 Mar 2024
Chef Joshua was absolutely wonderful and he made the experience comfortable and fun almost immediately. The selection of the recipes was great and the food was delicious. He was very nice to talk to and we came away with some awesome new recipes, a ton of restaurant recommendations, and reading material to understand how and why certain foods are prepared.
Great experience, exceeded all expectations!
Marsha
03 Mar 2024
Already gave a tip. Appreciated the general food and cooking technique tips included in the session. Chef is very knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge. Didn't feel judged for not being very experienced. Very supportive. The food was delicious.
Brecken
24 Feb 2024
We had a great experience with Josh, he is a great cook!
William
05 Feb 2024
The class was so much and Chef Joshua is a great teacher. My wife and I enjoyed the food and conversation.
SARAH
29 Jan 2024
Joshua was incredible! My boyfriend and I had so much fun learning how to make pasta from scratch. The food was delicious but the overall experience and culinary knowledge/skills we gained was the best surprise. Having chef in my home was so smooth - we will definitely be booking again!
Dean
27 Jan 2024
Joshua was excellent, had such a great time with him. Learned a lot and had an amazing meal. Thoroughly enjoyed our time together and would not hesitate to have him back for another food experience.
Curt
14 Jan 2024
Our Savory Jaliscan Cuisine private chef experience with Chef Joshua was incredible. There were six of us and the experience exceeded all of our expectations. Not only that the food off-the-charts good, our conversations with Joshua was so much fun. We look forward to more experiences with Joshua.
Sarah
01 Jan 2024
We had lots of fun with Chef Joshua, thank you!
Richard
01 Jan 2024
A delicious meal and a delightful evening!
Erika
31 Dec 2023
Joshua was prepared, authentic, and charismatic and it showed through his food, too! We were more than happy with what he created and how he explained each individual choice. If we could have Joshua 24/7, we’d offer him a room! Thank you again :)
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