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Cook the typical Spanish and Catalan dishes - a real treat


Like no other cuisine, the Spanish-Catalan is a special part of the way of life. Eating here is not only for nourishment, but also always a part of social life. Whenever possible, people meet up to eat with family, work colleagues or friends.

Barceloa hosts many immigrants from Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to the classic dishes, you will also find a fusion of the most diverse cuisines everywhere. In many restaurants you can experience the culinary delights yourself.

During the courses you will get to know the classics such as paella and tapas. But the chefs will also show you how the different tastes of the world have influenced the Catalan cuisine.

The cooking classes

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Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Tour

Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Tour

  • The chef will demonstrate the preparation of a traditional seafood paella
  • With the chef you buy the ingredients at the Boqueria market
  • While the chef prepares the paella, taste different tapas
  • Mix your own Sangría
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook at home

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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

Half Day Cooking Class and Boqueria Market Visit

  • Learn how to make Spanish tapas with this half-day course
  • Pick the freshest ingredients at Boqueria Market (except for the evening cooking course)
  • Prepare a 4-course meal under the guidance of a professional chef
  • Latest trends and techniques in Spanish cuisine
  • Wines, beers, soft drinks and homemade sangía free all evening
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook at home

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Market Tour and Private Cooking Class

Private Cooking Class & Tour of the markets

  • You will learn how to prepare Catalan dishes in a 4-hour cooking course
  • Shop with the chef at Boqueria Market
  • You'll cook in the chef's private penthouse and enjoy the meal with a view of the city
  • Jeder Kochkurs wird an die Vorlieben der Gruppe angepasst
  • Wines, beers, soft drinks free
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook at home

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Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Market Visit

Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Market Visit

  • Paella cooking class
  • Together with the chef you'll shop at the Boqueria market
  • Selection of seasonal tapas (approx. 4-5)
  • All food, ingredients and cooking tools needed during the course are included
  • Non-alcoholic sangria, water, juice
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook

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Catalan Paella Cooking Class

Catalan Paella Cooking Class

  • Discover Catalan paella, the original "Catalan arrossada"
  • Learn to make paella the Catalan style
  • You can enjoy unlimited wine, cava and soft drinks
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Languages: English, Catalan, Spanish

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Paella Cooking Class and Alella Winery Tour

Paella Cooking Class and Alella Winery Tour

  • Enjoy a trip from Barcelona to Alella, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in Spain
  • Visit the vineyards, taste different wines and learn how to cook paella with a chef
  • Paella workshop under the guidance of a professional chef
  • Lunch - starter, main course (paella), dessert and wine
  • Discover a traditional winery in the DO Alella and its vineyards
  • Wine tasting: 4 wines
  • Premium small group tour
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook
  • Duration: 5.5 hours
  • Languages: English, Spanish

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Premium Paella Cooking Class, includes Tapas & Market Tour

Premium Paella Cooking Class, Includes Tapas & Market Tour

  • Premium cooking course with professional chef
  • Includes 10 tapas with an explanation of Spanish cuisine during your tasting
  • You cook a complete menu in the form of a lunch or dinner
  • Unlimited water, beer, wine and soft drinks
  • Small group tour (maximum 10 people)
  • You will receive the original recipes to cook
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Languages: English

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We cook with fresh ingredients that are bought in the market right before the courses. The chefs show you how to recognize good ingredients and where to find them. Later you will learn how to process them. You will also learn manual skills such as cutting quickly with a knife.


Why book a cooking class

Why not take the gracious and friendly way of life home with you? Depending on the cooking course, you will take a lot with you. You visit one of the markets, learn something about the goods on offer under professional guidance, you learn many practical tips for cooking that you may not have known before. Of course, you can also take home the recipes and creative ideas that you used for the menus.

What could be nicer than inviting friends over at home and surprising them with typical Spanish dishes and a wonderful time?