I have met several Traveling Spoon hosts now, and my conversation with Annette and Jose was among my best. Even though Jose and I did not speak the same language, Annette was incredibly attentive to translating – her skills as an English teacher in Sevilla are very apparent. It was fascinating to hear her and Jose’s perspectives on Sevilla and Spain overall. Jose was awesome, an opinionated and proud Spaniard. I learned so much and will always remember my incredible conversations and experience with these two!
An unforgettable day in Chef Jose's home learning the art of authentic paella. His passion and knowledge shone through every step - from cooking technique to the history and culture behind Valencian cuisine. There was a spectacular starter and dessert with generously served drinks of our choice. Much more than a cooking class, this felt like being in a friend's kitchen. We left with new skills, wonderful memories and a deep appreciation for Spanish cooking. Absolutely recommended.
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.
Suzie was all kinds of fun! She is used to offering food tours so had lots of information about local food and local food culture! If I make it to Valencia, I will look her up!
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.
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!
Our cooking class with Lola was amazing! She taught us so much about cooking as well as Spanish culture and we made delicious food! It was such an enjoyable evening for our family. Lots of wine was flowing and it was just a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere! Would highly recommend this class!
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!!
Start your experience with a food tour of San Sebastian, led by Luis, a passionate local who will take you to all his favorite food and drink spots in the city. This is a unique culinary experience, where you will enjoy local food and drink tastings, then cook and eat together at a secret gastronomic society - a members only private club. Luis’s grandfather was a member at this club and then the membership was passed on to his father and now Luis is a member. Earlier the club was only for men, where they would get together every week to cook, drink and share stories. Later the club was opened to women and now tourists as well. This food tour is one of the best ways to experience San Sebastian like a local!
Your experience begins in the historic old town with a visit to a wine cellar, where you will sample txakoli (a slightly sparkling, very dry white wine), before moving to the next spot. Next you will visit 3 pintxo bars, where you will sample pinxtos - the Basque style of tapas, an unassuming small bite served at bars in the hours between lunch and dinner. Each pintxo is paired with the perfect pour, a sampling of cider to local whites and reds. After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to a members only, Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club). Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before!
Please note that there is no fixed menu, as Luis likes to showcase different foods depending on the season. Just as an example, in the summer months you might sample dishes such as wild mushrooms with egg yolk, scallops with ajo blanco (cold almond soup) sauce or octopus with roast red pepper mayonnaise and onion and grilled baby squid or beef cheeks with pumpkin mass. Later at the club, Luis will cook anchovies with txakoli wine (local white wine) or white tuna with green peppers and tomato. End your experience with a tasting of idiazabal (a smoky lamb cheese), quince jelly (thick jelly made of the pulp of the quince fruit) and local cider.
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