Holiday itinerary
Add another dimension to your next trip to Barcelona by adding on this fun, informative cooking and wine tasting class.
This cooking course set right on Las Ramblas differentiates itself as it has developed its own private label reserve so that guests can taste and enjoy their choice of two magnificent wines, in addition you’ll be cooking a carefully thought out 4 course menu using locally sourced and, where possible, organic produce learning to cook classic Spanish dishes such as gazpacho, tortilla, paella and crème catalane.
This is a hands-on class where you’ll not only learn about the freshest ingredients and a little history of the dishes from your professional Chef but you’ll also take home the skills to recreate the dishes back home to impress your friends.
Suitability
- Cookery classes are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to experienced cooks
- Minimum age 3 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult and cannot take part in the wine tasting)
- Children aged 3-12 receive a 50% discount on the cooking class price
- Your chefs are Spanish but speak excellent English so all cooking classes are taught in English
- Please note that as the school is on the 2nd floor of a building with no lift, unfortunately this course may not be suitable for those with mobility issues who cannot climb stairs
Travelling Solo?
- These cookery classes are ideal for solo travellers and singles are welcome to join an existing group
Spanish Cooking Class Start Days
- The cooking school is open year round with the exception of Spanish holidays
- Classes start at either 11am finishing around 2-3pm or 6pm finishing around 9-10pm depending on how long you linger over lunch or dinner
Cooking Class Itinerary
The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:
Cooking lesson
- The day will start at either 11am or 6pm with an overview of the dishes you are going to cook that day
- You’ll then get your aprons on ready to start the cooking class which will be a combination of demonstration with plenty of hands-on cooking as you learn the skills to cook a 4 course Spanish menu
- The class is fun and informative and feel free to ask as many questions as you like and be prepared to immerse yourself in the flavours, sights and smells of Spanish food
- The ingredients used are where possible, locally sourced and organically grown as the school has a zero food miles policy so you can be assured the freshest, locally produced produce for the best flavours
Starter: Gazpacho
Tapa: Tortilla Espanola
Main course: Paella
Dessert: Crème Catalana
Note: Occasionally the menu will vary and may include alternative dishes such as strawberry gazpacho, patatas bravas or mussel soup but generally the menu is fixed as above and special dietary requests generally cannot be catered for although it may be possible to do a vegetarian version provided eggs and dairy produce is acceptable but this must be communicated to us prior to booking
Wine tasting
- The Barcelona cooking school has developed a private label reserve so that guests can taste and enjoy their choice of two magnificent wines during throughout their course
- These artisan wines have been especially developed by Carlos and Emi, two talented winemakers based in the famous wine region on La Rioja who produce either a Rioja red or an Albariño white wine
- Carlos is an award winning wine producer, having won the 'Best Winemaker of The Year Award 2012' by Naked Wines, an online wine retailer from the UK.
About Your Chefs
- Classes are taught in an informal and fun manner by professional and enthusiastic chefs with many years’ experience
- Head chef and co-founder Candido joined the team after many years experiencing teaching cookery classes in the city and enjoys nothing better than passing on his knowledge of Spanish food to guests
- Candido trained at the well-respected Barcelona cooking school May Hoffman and after working in many different restaurants in Barcelona, decided to turn his hand to teaching
- Fellow founders Tony and Emma are also on hand, as friendly, knowledgeable hosts to provide everything you need during your day
What Will I Learn?
- Your cooking class will be a mix of demonstration with plenty of hands-on cooking to give you the skills to prepare and cook a delicious 4 course traditional Spanish menu
- You’ll learn to cook gazpacho, tortilla, paella and crème catalana so that you can recreate the dishes back home to impress your friends
- You will also get the chance to taste and learn a little about the cooking school’s own private label Albariño white wine and Rioja red wine
- Note: The menu may change occasionally without notice
Have fun in Barcelona on this wonderful cooking course where you’ll learn to cook some amazing Spanish dishes and get the chance to taste some artisan wine for a cooking class with a difference.