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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I enjoyed a lot this experience, the host was so welcoming and share the knowledge about cooking paella in a super exciting an engaging way, everything was well prepare and... read more in with a nice presentation, the food was delicious and everyone was interacting and participating of the recipe.
Nathalia
2/21/2024 -
My sister and I did this experience together and I seriously cannot recommend it enough. Eladi’s ability to bring the group together and give incredible story telling on top of... read more teaching us how to cook and the cultural influence of each piece of the class. For anyone visiting Barcelona this is a must.
Helen
5/02/2025
Anna was super friendly! Our group made great food (of course) but Anna was open to having great conversation about life, paella, and the world. That really made this experience... read more like having dinner with friends!
Jaimon
3/05/2020 -
My husband and I absolutely loved this Paella cooking class. It was fantastic, and we left with a lot of tips on how to perfect our own Paella at home.
R'El
5/24/2025
Eladi was very knowledge and welcoming. He had some fantastic recipes and we had a great time cooking with him!
Daniel
11/26/2022
This was actually a really enjoyable experience, I had a great time. I would suggest packing light because there's quite an uphill walk to get to the location if you're... read more taking the metro.
Ahmed
10/16/2023
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
Jason K21/12/2018
great place with a nice atmosphere. Anna told us about traditions and Catalan food. It's a great idea when you want to experience sth more than tourism.
25/04/2019
We met up with friends in Barcelona and decided a paella cooking class would be a fun way to spend our time. We were not disappointed! Children ranging in age... read more from13 to 22 all fully enjoyed the experience as well. It was the perfect way to celebrate our Thanksgiving dinner and we are planning to add paella to our Thanksgiving menu next year!
24/11/2018



