Best cooking class in Barcelona! Fantastic! The experience of going through a local market, meeting the artisans, and snacking on delicious bites was great. We learned about the local culture a well as recommendations for other places to visit while in Barcelona. Stefano and Veronique were gracious hosts. The class was well laid out and very hands on, which was amazing. Couldn't have had a better time! We hope all cooking experiences can be like this one!
MIXOLOGY CLASS in Barcelona: Join expert mixologist, Jon, for a 2.5-hour small-group cocktail class in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Begin your interactive mixology experience with a glass of cava, then blend art, science, and a touch of magic to shake, cook, and paint your cocktails.
Step into a candy shop that by day produces sweets, cakes, and treats, and by night transforms into a hidden speakeasy workshop. In this hands-on Barcelona cocktail class, you’ll learn to make three unique cocktails: the first shaken, the second cooked with fire in the dark, and the third painted with neon under UV light. Jon will share insider tips, tricks, and trends from behind the bar, a little bit of magic, friendly competition, and plenty of fun. Light snacks such as crisps, popcorn, and olives are included. Your cocktail class ends with a farewell chupito (shot) and a copy of the recipes to take home.
This immersive cocktail workshop is one of the most unique things to do in Barcelona, combining mixology, creativity, and local culture in a hidden speakeasy.
We spent an unforgettable day with Chef Nicole Hooks through Traveling Spoon, learning to make traditional paella and Crema Catalana on her sunny rooftop terrace overlooking Barcelona. Nicole met us at a nearby café before leading us on a short walk through the Jardins de la Rambla de Sants, an elevated park full of murals and local life. At the Mercat de Sants, she shopped like a true local, explaining ingredients and sharing stories of the neighborhood. We loved the personal touches and storytelling along the way. Back at her apartment, we enjoyed wine, cheese, and olives before moving to her rooftop kitchen, complete with a double-ring paella burner and sweeping city views. Nicole guided us step-by-step through every stage—from chopping and browning to building the sofrito and achieving that perfect socarrat crust. The finished paella was incredible—rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced—and our Crema Catalana dessert was the ideal sweet finish. Nicole’s warmth, humor, and deep knowledge made the afternoon fly by. If you’re looking for an authentic, hands-on cooking class in Barcelona that blends culture, history, and great food, this is it. Highly recommended for anyone arriving by cruise or staying in the city—five stars all the way!
In this Sangria and Tapas class in Barcelona, Nicole shares her love for teaching and cooking as she guides you through a flavorful journey exploring fresh local ingredients, learning how to prepare traditional Spanish and Catalan tapas, and discovering the secrets to making the perfect sangria.
Join Nicole in her home kitchen for a 2.5-3 hour hands-on cooking class, where you will learn to make three tapas and sangria from scratch. You will start your Barcelona cooking class by chopping fruit to prepare the classic Spanish drink, sangria. Then, Nicole will guide you step by step through the process of making three traditional Spanish tapas such as gazpacho (cold soup), tortilla de patatas (traditional potato omelet) and pan con tomate (toasted bread rubbed with tomato). After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare along with dessert (crema Catalana) and sangria (red wine & seasonal fruit).
A hands-on cooking class with locals is one of the best things to do in Barcelona if you enjoy food, culture, and meeting people.
Chris guided us through cooking a delicious traditional Spanish dinner… complete with sangria, seafood paella and crema Catalan. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with our entire family. It was the perfect way to round out our trip to Barcelona and our kids loved getting involved in the kitchen. The food was delicious! We would recommend this class to any group looking for a personalized and unique dinner experience.
Cooking seafood Paella with Josh was one of the highlights of our 8-day stay in Barcelona. After hitting the typical tourist sites, it was refreshing to get the perspective of a local who is so passionate about food. He was very educational and patient, and we had a really fun time. It was great to pick up lots of tacit information not included in the recipe. Lastly, we enjoyed the food in the dining room with Josh and talked about his music and Catalonia. We loved hearing about Josh’s stories living in Barcelona, and greatly appreciated his tips and local perspective. We had an overall amazing experience and would highly recommend this!!
