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

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customers reviews

  •   Eladi was a great host and taught us all about paella, sangria and tapas. The origins and how they differ from regions. It was a hands-on experience which my family... read more

    thumb Eric
    7/08/2023

      We had a great experience learning how to make paella, sangria and pan tomate. The group had a perfect vibe and Eladi was a brilliant host. I’m not surprised there... read more

    thumb Jack
    5/25/2023

      Loved attending this cooking class! We made friends, learned about Barcelona’s history, and ate great food! Highly recommend attending this class. It’s a great cost and well worth the money!... read more

    thumb Becca
    2/24/2024
  •   We really enjoyed this cooking class, it ending up being one of my favorite things I did in Spain. I was worried it might be small and in someone’s kitchen... read more

    thumb Anika
    11/25/2023

      This was a highlight; I will and so will my daughter and her son, remember this forever as one of our peak experiences. Eladi is super organized from his accurate... read more

    thumb Anne-Marie
    7/27/2023

      War eine nette Erfahrung und die Paella hat super geschmeckt. Eladi hat toll erklärt und viel erzählt. Trotzdem war die Atmosphäre ein bisschen unlocker, was aber vielleicht auch an der... read more

    thumb Silvia
    6/24/2023
  •   We had 4 in our group and made 2 new friends from Australia. Everybody was thrilled to start. The chef did a wonderful job making everyone feel part of the... read more

    thumb Doug
    5/26/2024

      It was a lot of fun learning to make paella with friends. We had paella three times on our trip, and this was the best paella we had.

    thumb Su Yeon
    5/02/2023

      It was wonderful experience.
    After learning spanish cuisine, we were able to enjoy local restaurant more.
    And of course, I'm glad I participated because I'll be able to make the same dishes... read more

    thumb Kota
    7/29/2024

A 5 STARS experience

star rating  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.

Go294309
25/04/2019

star rating  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.

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25/04/2019

star rating  Our group had a lot of fun and we all loved the paella and Catelonia Creme - so much so that we bought a bunch of saffron and smoked paprika... read more

JayhawkIke
13/07/2019