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.
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customers reviews

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Such a wonderful time learning how to cook Spanish cuisine. I learned a lot and it was an eye opening experience! During this cooking class, I got to know... read more other participants and enjoyed cooking, talking, and tasting together. Thank you for such a special time! I highly recommend.
Yuka
4/29/2025
I highly recommend this cooking class. I had a GREAT time. I love how Eladi explained the cooking process as well as a bit of cultural history about making Paella.... read more I feel very confident in recreating this dish on my own. It was delicious!
Melanie
1/22/2023
What a wonderful experience to have as part of a group trip to Barcelona! Chef Carlos was amazing. He was so kind and informative, and he did such a great... read more job of getting everyone involved, including all the children. He also did a great job of providing just the right amount of information to keep it interesting for everyone and keep things moving forward. Plus the food was absolutely delicious.
Thank you so much, Carlos, for a great time and delicious food and drink! We will definitely be recommending you to friends and family! 
Michael
6/18/2024 -
I learned so much about the history of paella and had such a fun time cooking in this amazing loft space! the location takes a bit of planning to get... read more to but it's such a cool part of the city and SO worth it. I can't recommend this experience enough!
Samantha
7/20/2023
I attended this paella class with my sister and it was an amazing experience. The host was excellent at explaining the intricacies of paella and its rich history, making the... read more cooking process not just delicious but also educational. We also had the chance to prepare some mouthwatering tapas and sangria, which were fantastic. I learned some valuable cooking tips that I'm eager to try out at home. What made the class even more enjoyable was the opportunity to meet some wonderful people. The interactive atmosphere was so welcoming that there was never an awkward moment. It was a delightful culinary adventure! 🥘🍷✨
Abi
10/11/2023
eladi was a superb host. we had the pleasure of enjoying this experience with people of different backgrounds and learn of different cultures. the class is full of insight, the... read more host does a good job of keeping everyone involved and answering any questions you might have. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Noe
2/12/2024 -
This class was awesome!! We weren’t sure what to expect going into it, but working as a team to make paella and sangria was so much fun! Definitely recommend—this was... read more our favorite part of the trip so far!
Alexa
6/30/2023
There were 8 of us, so we ended up in a group of our own. The experience itself was lovely and just as described. Eladi’s passion for food and the... read more history of paella was very evident and enjoyable. We enjoyed our evening and would definitely recommend it to others.
Just a side note, if you take the metro to the nearest stop, you’ll have a 15 minute hike up hill to arrive at the location. If that isn’t to your liking, take an Uber instead. Eladi’s directions for finding the location were perfect and easy to follow.
Karen
10/25/2023
This was a great experience. We went as a family, and were able to truely enjoy the Paella making process. It was a very enjoyable way... read more to meet others that were in Barcelona on holiday from other countries as well. Our teacher was wonderful and really brought the importance of cooking as a family to life. I would definately do this again. In fact, I have all the ingredients together and am having friends next week for dinner. Can't wait to pass on what we learned. Highly recommend this experience!
01/04/2019
Amazing experience!!!! Our group was lots of fun! You learn not only how to make this dish but also some history and you get to meet other people that are... read more here visiting. Highly recommend!
20/05/2019



