Barcelona Cooking
Barcelona Cooking
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Welcome to the Barcelona Cooking! We offer hands-on recreational cooking classes that are relaxed, authentic, educational, social, and fun. In our classes you will learn how to prepare authentic Spanish dishes like paella, tapas, soups, desserts, and more, all while meeting new friends from around the world. The classes are designed for cooks of all levels; beginners to professionals. A great activity for singles, couples, groups, or families! Real food from around Spain, authentic beverages, and exciting history await! One thing is for sure: we are certain that spending time with us here at Barcelona Cooking will be one of the highlights of your trip!
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- Liceu • 3 min walk
- Drassanes • 6 min walk
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- Mary Jo7 contributionsBarcelona Memories and Recipes ForeverWhat an incredible four hour experience. We had just left our ship after traveling across the Atlantic and what a great experience. Our chef was amazing . . . we went to market to pick up fresh fish for our paella. Returned to begin our lessons . . . we made strawberry gazpacho soup, potato tostados, toasted garlic bread w/ tomatoes and seafood paella. But the amazing part was 13 strangers working together, including two young boys, chopping fruits and vegetables, to make an incredible meal with a fantastic dessert of creme brulee. The instructor made the experience so delightful and she provided so many hints how we could duplicate the cooking when we returned home. We encourage you to sign up and have fun at the Barcelona Cooking School.Visited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 3 April 2023
- Clarin W2 contributionsI have worked in Bay Area fine dining for 25 years, highly recommend.Chef Juan is everything you hope, knowledgeable, professional, and fun! He teaches techniques so you can modify with your local ingredients. The food and wine paired with his ‘family’ experience will fulfill your soul. Don’t hesitate, this is an amazing experience!Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 April 2023
- DebbieB17 contributionsA delicious home made dinnerAs a family of 7 we did the Tapas cooking class. It was a fabulous experience for all. We met new people cooked delicious food and drank a lot of wine. Our instructor was great, she was easy to understand and explained everything. Even the none cookers were able to help. I would recommend this experience. The recipes were emailed to us to try at home.Visited May 2023Written 13 May 2023
- Chris DBaton Rouge, Louisiana14 contributionsGreat cooking and eating experienceIt was a fabulous experience very near the incredible market on Las Ramblas. We made four dishes with seafood paella being the main event. They all came out well, and our instructor/chef, Renata, was just phenomenal. We enjoyed the company of eight other guests. We'd do it again tomorrow.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 June 2023
- Semper Fi24 contributionsThe Best Class Ever!We did a private cooking class for 4 of us and designed our menu and skipped the Market tour as we had done that before. They were very receptive to developing a menu that all of us enjoyed cooking ...and eating! We made Gazpacho, Spanish omelette with bread and tomato, Garlic prawns, Bombas, Croqueta de jamón - (the best we have ever eaten!), Patatas Bravas & Catalan cream for dessert! Chef Alex was fantastic and really had all of us participate in every aspect of preparing the meal. He was very understandable and his teaching skills match his cooking skills. The location is truly beautiful and the final dinner was most enjoyable. Oh! ...and yes the beer and wine flowed very freely! We will be back in 2024 for the America's Cup and will once again design a private cooking class with a new and varied menu and we will request that Alex be our 'Chef'!Visited October 2019Travelled with familyWritten 5 July 2023
- RAFwherever113 contributionsGreat ExperienceThis was a brilliant 4 hours with Juan. He took us shopping for ingredients in La Boqujeria market, itself a great experience. His approach made sure all the group was constantly involved, and all done with fanatsic good humour: he is brilliant at remembering names! The end results were most impressive and enjoyable. It was also a very good bonding exercise for the group. Thoroughly recommend the experience.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 16 September 2023
- Banfield72Bedford, Canada7 contributionsBarcelona Cooking: Sooooo Good!If you love to create delicious food, and really get an appreciation of the culture of a place through its recipes, I highly recommend signing up with Barcelona Cooking for a session. So much fun! Our chef was so chill, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He gave us a wonderful tour of the local market, where we picked up our fresh ingredients and got great perspective of harvesting and preparation techniques…as well as what the locals really eat! We then proceeded to the (very clean) kitchen, where we all got to play chef, under our host’s watchful and very chill eye. The result: got to prepare, appreciate and enjoy some delicious plates, and connect with folks with a similar passion for food and culture. The simplicity of fresh ingredients made each dish sing (tomato bread, squash/pear soup, seafood paella, custard cream dessert). They were also generous with the wine…once the prep work and knives were put away lol. Excellent time! You won’t be disappointed.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 October 2023
- cehnsnVan Wert, Ohio8 contributionsLa Boqueria market and cooking classThis was an amazing cooking experience! Juan is a wonderful chef and is very patient. The shopping excursion to the La Bouqueria market was exhilarating and informative! The ingredients we used were so fresh. The wine pairings were local and delicious. I would highly recommend Juan and this cooking school. The kitchen was spacious and immaculate. The cook top was kitchen quality and utensils top notch!Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 December 2023
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Nancy M
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
This was the best thing we did in Barcelona! My son and I had a great time and learned a lot! I can’t wait to try out all we learned at home.
Written 14 March 2024
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Gary G
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Mar 2024 • Family
Our chef was Renata. She was delightful. She took us and another couple on a tour of the world famous Boqueria open air market right across the street to shop for the tapas were making that night, with lots of tidbits on the different vendors and products. Then she led our group (now 5) in preparing from scratch a leek and celery root soup, potatoes brava with aioli, meatballs and cuttlefish in a tomato sauce and tomato bread, with crema catalana (like creme brulee) for dessert. She gave us lots of tips on the preparation of the dish with several interesting techniques, and everything came out pretty damn good. She really was terrific and made sure everyone participated and had a good time.
Written 12 March 2024
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Mar 2024 • Family
We had an AMAZING time!!! Juan was our chef and he made the entire night so much fun! He put us to work making DELICIOUS dishes!!! The people we met who were in the class with us added to the fun! We left full and happy!!! I highly recommend this experience!!! And ask for Juan! He was fantastic!
Written 12 March 2024
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Paul & Marie
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Mar 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had a wonderful evening with Chef Juan. There were 8 participants in our class. We all started as strangers but as the evening progressed, cooking under Juan's gentle/ helpful guidance and sharing a meal, a beautiful fellowship took place. Juan surprised my husband with a birthday candle on his Crema Catalana dessert. It truly turned out to be a 'Family' dinner! Thank you for an unforgettable evening in beautiful Barcelona!
Written 7 March 2024
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Rimma D
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Feb 2024 • Solo
Everything went perfectly. Recipes from traditional Catalan cuisine. Everything was fun, tasty and in a friendly atmosphere.
Written 27 February 2024
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Sarah K
3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I was able to attend the vision board class. It was creative and mindful. A really good experience learning about the benefits of creating a vision board. Mitzellah was present and shared her experience with them. Thank you!
Written 26 February 2024
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Mitsu114
Huntington, NY342 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
This was an amazing experience....I started the class with 5 strangers and left with 5 new friends.....Juan the instructor was fabulous-he made the class fun, informative and memorable....we started at La Boqueria where he seemed to know everyone :) and then back to a beautiful kitchen overlooking Las Ramblas to make 4 dishes-including soup, Spanish tortilla, crema Catalan and of course the star of the show......paella!!! We all had our special jobs to do to make our food and then we all sat down to eat a delicious meal with lots of wine, conversation and laughter! I couldn't have asked for a better afternoon!
Thanks Juan and Barcelona Cooking!!!
Thanks Juan and Barcelona Cooking!!!
Written 25 February 2024
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Ευαγγελος Μ
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Solo
First time in cooking class. Everything was excelent and the recipes delicious! Great experience and chef Renata was very polite and helpful! Don't miss it!
Written 17 February 2024
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Godfrey H
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Feb 2024 • Couples
Amazing and our Chef was Juan and was blessed to have him not only take us to the Boqueria Market to select fresh vegetables and ingredients to make our delicious paella plus plus!!! Learned Sangria and learning hands on was amazing!! If you want to have a great experience I highly recommend this class! Thank you Juan as my wife and I absolutely will come back when we travel to Barcelona!!
Gracias Juan!!
Gracias Juan!!
Written 13 February 2024
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Stephanie T
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It was outstanding. Our chef not only taught us things but made it 100% fun. He wanted us to learn something but create a memorable time too.
Written 9 February 2024
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Rascha E
Cairo, Egypt23 contributions
Hi. Are there any classes where children can join? I have a 7, a 10 and a 12 year old.
Yvonne V
Irvine, CA152 contributions
This business is simply fabulous in so many ways. They truly tailor the experience to their guests abilities and interest. The space is large, well lit and they make prep fun! Try for a class that includes a visit to the huge public market, (been there for over 200 years and quite colorful.) This is really a terrific event for families and the food is delicious!
Laura A
Antwerp, Belgium47 contributions
Goodmorning,
Do you have place for 2 on march 10 Or 11th?
Thank you in advance!
Laura
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola Laura,
Thanks for your interest in Barcelona Cooking, We have availability for Saturday 10th march both in the morning and evening time. You can have more info and you can also make the booking online on our web.
Please let me know if you have more questions.
The team at Barcelona Cooking
NextPlanetTravel
San Francisco, CA139 contributions
What is the price, how long is the class and where is it located? Thanks
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola,
The class with the market tour runs for 4 hours and has a price of 78€. The one without the market tour runs for 3 hours and has a price of 65€. Barcelona Cooking is located in Barcelona's main street, Las Ramblas, opposite El Liceo theater (the Opera House).
lindy1991
Connecticut215 contributions
Does the morning class on tapas and the market include making paella? Is there a minimum number of people needed to have a class? What is the maximum number per class? Thank yu
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola,
morning classes including the market and paella are all except for Wednesdays and Sundays. At least two people are required to do the class and maximum of twelve in the public classes. Thanks
Monroe W
1 contribution
HI,
I am going to visit during 4/10~4/12. Is this possible to join your class? We are 4 adult and one child.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Monroe
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola Monroe,
Thanks for your interest in our cooking classes. We have availability on the days requested both for our morning or evening class. You can book on our web or call +34 931 191 986.
Regards
Emma
Gson D
96 contributions
Olá, entre 02 de abril e 06 de abril existe disponibilidade para 2 pessoas? Gracias!
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola!,
There will be classes from Monday 3rd both morning -visiting the market- and evening time. You can check availability on line and book from there so we invite you to visit the website or call +931 191 986. Obrigada!
Javert F
38 contributions
Olá, entre 17 e 20 de março, já disponibilidade para 2 personas? Horário e valor? O que está incluído?
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola!
Tenemos disponibilidad mañana sábado por la mañana a las 10:00 una clase con visita al mercado de la Boqueria. El precio por persona es de 78€ todo incluído (clase, ingredientes, degustación comida y vinos ilimitados). Puedes reservar a través de nuestra web o en el 931 191 986
Gracias!
estorey1
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Hello, we are a group of 4 wanting to enrol in a class on or around the 7th June 2017. We would like to do the market tour as well.
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola, you can book on line through BARCELONA COOKING web, selecting the date you are interested in and filling in the info required. Gracias!
CaliArimana
Lima, Peru
Hola, somos de lima PERÚ. Somos 2 personas y quisiéramos saber si es posible tener la clase de paella mañana sábado 28 de enero
Nos comenta por favor
EmPival
Barcelona, Spain1 contribution
Hola, Muchas gracias por tu interés en nuestras clases. Tenemos disponibilidd para la clase de las 10 de la mañana. Puedes reservar online.
Gracias
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