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

  •   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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb 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

    thumb Alexa
    6/30/2023

      I loved every moment and the cooking was excellent!

    thumb Sergio
    2/20/2020

      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

    thumb Karen
    10/25/2023

A 5 STARS experience

star rating  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

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01/04/2019

star rating  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

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20/05/2019

star rating  It was very nice fun experience .. The only thing bothered that they had technical problem and I have no photo for the experience

Billy K
11/04/2019