Cooking Classes

Paella Maestro

What you'll do

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Group size: up to 15 people
  • Hosted in: English

Learn step-by-step how to cook your first Paella following my family’s recipe in a charming cooking space located in one the most unique and multicultural neighborhoods of Barcelona, the bohemian district of Gracia. During this cooking workshop, we will also make Sangría, an iconic and traditional refreshment in Spain and while in the region of Catalunya you will be learning to make the most traditional dessert ‘Catalan Cream’, a flavorful, aromatic and creamy dessert.

We will cook all the recipes together and share the tasks just like a traditional Spanish family. Together around one big table with all the necessary fresh ingredients. Some of you will be cutting fruits to prepare the Sangría, while others will be preparing the Catalan Cream or the vegetables for the Paella. Depending on the size of the class, we will all take turns making sure that each one of us have a chance to participate.

At the end of the course we will eat together our communal Paella with a glass of Sangría and completed with the dessert of Catalan Cream.

What's included

Food

Dinner · Dessert

Main course: Paella mixta – a rice-based dish made with chicken, prawns and vegetables.

Dessert: Crema Catalana – an authentic Catalan creamy dessert made of whole cow milk, egg yolks, lemon, cinnamon and cornstarch.

Drinks

Wine

Sangría – one of the all-time greatest Spanish drink made with tasty red wine, refreshing orange juice and fresh fruits . Two full glasses per person.

Availability

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Things to keep in mind

If requested, the host can accommodate the dietary needs listed. You must let the host know before the experience if you’d like your needs to be accommodated. Contact us

  • Tree nut allergy
  • Gluten-free allergy
  • Peanut allegry

Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.

Up to 12 guests of all ages can attend.

It’s up to each guest to understand the ingredients being used and communicate any allergies or dietary restrictions to the host. Guests should also consider that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.

This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.

What you will find in our classes

Passionate cooks

Learn traditional recipes and hear personal stories from local hosts.

Fresh food

Right from the market to the table. 100% local food.

Intimate settings

Share a meal in unique spaces, from private farms to secret rooftops.

100% satisfaction

Hundreds of happy customers give us their approval.

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customers reviews

  •   First experience with AirBnB Experiences and this did not disappoint! It’ll be hard for other experiences to compare! Carlos was kind, gracious, and engaging! We would do it again!

    thumb Jamie
    5/28/2024

      It was an incrediable experience,
    We had a lot of fun first learning about the history and the traditions of the the dishes
    After it we cocked and learned the process and... read more

    thumb Erik
    6/24/2023

      My family and I had a wonderful time learning the traditions of Paella! We really appreciated Eladi’s thoughtful presentation and highly recommend the experience to others.

    thumb Samantha
    1/05/2023
  •   A great class for an amazing value. Carlos was such a great teacher and chef. And the paella came out really tasty. 

    thumb Sydnee
    7/04/2024

      My family loved Eladi’s cooking class! The food was fantastic, and it was great learning the history behind Spain’s dishes! Wish I could relive this night!

    thumb Helene
    9/07/2023

      What an incredible experience !! This class was absolutely amazing. Carlos, the chef, explained everything with such care and love for the culture and food. Every second had meaning and... read more

    thumb Melanie
    12/27/2023
  •   I absolutely loved it. Learning how Paella and Sangria are made and getting involved in the process, as well as having a lovely communal dinner with some fantastic international travelers.... read more

    thumb Jonathan
    7/24/2023

      Great experience! Francesca who lead our class was fantastic and offered lots of stories and tips and tricks throughout the night. Paella serves were very generous and plenty of sangria... read more

    thumb Bethany
    11/01/2024

      Had a wonderful time making possibly the best Paella I've ever eaten. I learned so much about the history and was able to make many friends jealous.

    thumb Daisy
    3/12/2023

A 5 STARS experience

star rating  It was absolutely my favorite memory out of Spain. It made my day. I joined by myself but it turned out To be great. とてもよかったです!1人で参加しましたが、先生はとても優しく元気な方で安心してできました。料理が得意でない人でも参加できます!スペインに来たら

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18/01/2019

star rating  My (adult) daughter and I loved this cooking class. The food was delicious and the instructor made it fun and interesting. It was a highlight of our trip and I'll... read more

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31/08/2019

star rating  This was a really enjoyable class: 11 participants having fun together making paella, crema catalana and sangria. Eladi conveyed the history and the cultural significance of paella and we all... read more

avatar thumb Waveney C
11/12/2018