Traditional Spanish Cooking Class in Local Seville Home

"Annette is a native Canadian and multilingual. Annette very much into flamenco and moved to Seville permanently. She lives with her boyfriend Jose who is from Soria, The 3 of us had so much fun, and learned a million things about cooking Spanish food. From the fact that they use very few spices to why gazpacho like soups are so popular in Spain (it’s hot during the summer months and they are very refreshing). To say this was a typical cooking class would be very misleading. Anette and Jose are wonderful hosts who truly encourage hands on cooking while they instruct (Annett speaks and Jose – not understanding or speaking English, points and gestures). They are both very easy to be around and want you to feel comfortable in their kitchen. Afterwards, we all enjoyed the meal we cooked with Anette and Jose, what could be better? We took away very good experiences and memories, plus now that we are home, we have cooked everything we learned from them in our own kitchen. This was an experience we will always remember"

"Annette and Jose are such lovely people, we got on very well and immediately felt welcome in their home. The food we cooked was simple, good quality ingredients that were delicious, all 3 courses we will cook again at home. It was my partners birthday and they bought a bottle of Cava and candles, making the day even more special, such kind people. We could have spent all day with them. Next time we are in Seville we will get back in contact! Annette and Jose have a place to stay in our home if they are ever in London!"

"What a wonderful way to spend our first evening in Seville! Annette and Jose were gracious hosts and opened up their home to us and help us learn to cook a scrumptious traditional Spanish meal. The lamb was some of the best we ever had! Highly recommend if you want to be treated like friends and not tourists!"

"Annette and Jose were excellent hosts, answering all our questions and showing us tips on how to cook traditional food, as well as making us feel comfortable in their home. I’ve taken lots of cooking classes before, but learning how to cook a home cooked meal and hearing about their experiences living in Spain in a casual setting, was unique and memorable. It’s an authentic experience that you don’t always get to have as a tourist. We are thankful for the experience and for making new friends in Spain!"

"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!"