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
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customers reviews

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Great class! Carlos, our host, was very kind and hospitable. He did a great job teaching us about the ingredients and the ritual of making paella. Highly recommend!
Delilah
1/02/2024Lovely class! I would recomend! You learn a good amount from this class and the paella is delicious. I cannot wait to make it for my family when I get... read more home
Sarah
6/02/2023 -
Great experience with interesting history in the stories told. The food was amazing and I can’t wait to try the recipes at home
Joshua
6/11/2023I could write forever about this experience. To start, I booked this experience at the beginning of my trip in Barcelona because I wanted to truly immerse me and my... read more friends who I was visiting with in Catalan culture. Our trip just so happened to be right when the horrible outbreak of the coronavirus occurred and everyone from the US was being sent back to the states. Our experience was the night before we flew home, and I know that all 8 of my 20 year old friends would agree that this cooking experience was our favorite part of our trip. It was rich in friendship, culture, and learning. If I return to Barcelona in the future, I would do it again, thats how much we loved it!
Anna was absolutely amazing. She offered so much more to us than teaching how to make Paella. Thanks for taking me and my friends in with open arms, we had a great time!Hope
3/12/2020 -
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would enthusiastically recommend it to others. We were lucky to have José as our host, who is a professional chef. He not only walked us... read more through each step of the recipe but also delved into the fascinating history behind each dish.
Van
11/10/2023The workshop was great! Eladi could tell us a lot of different stories about tradition and cultures that made it super interesting and entertaining. Of course, the food was incredible... read more as well :)
Karst
7/16/2023We had our experience with Paula and she was excellent! She loved telling the history of paella and tapas. Each person was a part of the cooking experience. She also... read more answered any questions we had about the cooking and about exploring in Spain.
Caitlin
2/18/2024
My daughter and I had a fantastic experience learning how to make authentic paella, crema catalana and sangria at this class. Anna is so friendly, informative and talented; we really... read more enjoyed meeting her. The paella was the best we have ever tasted. We would definitely recommend this class.


01/02/2020
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 definitely be making the paella and Catelonia Creme at home!

31/08/2019
I left a review once before, the day we did this but it does not seem to be there anymore. My wife and I did this our last night in... read more Barcelona, Sept 6, 2018. It was the highlight of the trip! Eladi was a great host and teacher, and the food we made was amazing! Whether you are a great cook or not, you will love this event. I recommend this to anyone going to Barcelona and even shared the link with a few coworkers who are planning trips. I can't say enough great things


21/12/2018