Travel through the world of Spanish tapas, the small plates of eye-catching delicacies that line every bar in Spain. You will master the cheese, the olives, the produce, and the bounty of the Mediterranean. Participants will be treated as guests at a special party. As you arrive, you will be presented with wine and then ushered into the Catering Company’s kitchen to watch the chefs prepare these Spanish delights: croquetas, a fritter filled with chicken, fish or ham; Catalan-style spinach; Paella; Tortilla de Patatas, a frittata with potatoes and herbs; and an enticing dessert. These specialties will be served for your dining pleasure. THE CATERING COMPANY has been serving the Triangle for more than 25 years. JW WALTON AND BRIGITTE HAMILTON joined them a little more than 15 years ago and helped enhance their reputation for serving creative menus featuring fresh seasonal dishes that have brought requests for catering from all over North Carolina and Virginia. Co-owner FRANCA DOTTI brings a continental flair to the menu.Offered  by Academy Nights. Preregistration required. To register, call 493-5250,9-noon. For more information, www.da.org/academynights.