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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Fresh food
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customers reviews

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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 really enjoyed. The other guests that were part of it were great and contributed to a fantastic time. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend! 10/10
Eric
7/08/2023We 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 is so many good reviews.
Jack
5/25/2023Loved 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
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 but it was a big beautiful space. The host was funny, relaxed, and a great teacher. The food came out amazing as well.
Anika
11/25/2023This 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 directions to his advance layout of all ingredients and he is a story telller and a master paella maker who truly cares to ensure his guests are happy. the place itself is an experience - push a door and you are in a cavern of a cellar with a long table, laid ready for you and a paella cooker at the end. As you enter, he asks that you wash your hands first and then. Put on an apron so that you can participate in cooking one three dishes together, family style. He is a master of making friends meet new friends and feel immediately comfortable in the warmth of sharing cooking. I most heartily recommend.
Anne-Marie
7/27/2023War 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 Zusammensetzung der Gruppe gelegen hat.
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 process. We took great pictures and had a wonderful time.
Doug
5/26/2024It 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.
Su Yeon
5/02/2023It 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 when I return to Japan.Kota
7/29/2024
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
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
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 and ordered a paella pan to replicate the dishes back home. Thanks for a great time!

13/07/2019