Barcelona Cooking Class & Wine Pairing
Learn about Spanish and Catalan gastronomy with this cooking class, featuring a paella-making workshop and wine pairing.
Overview
Highlights
- Engage in a full paella cooking workshop and prepare two dishes
- Indulge in a five-course meal paired with free-flowing Catalan wine
- Discover the traditional techniques behind Spain’s most famous dishes
- Taste a seasonal entree and two desserts crafted by your professional chef host
Know before you go
Duration
3 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Small group, 8 people or less
Food & Drink
Dinner Included
What you’ll do
When ready, you’ll get set up at your designated workstation with all the necessary ingredients and tools. Almost all the ingredients will be prepped for you, aside from those that require specific techniques you can learn and try. The first dish is simple yet traditional, and you’ll enjoy it right after preparing it. Pa amb tomàquet is something every Spanish household knows and loves, and although it’s famous throughout the country, it originates in Catalonia, Aragon, and the Balearic Islands. If you’re familiar with the language, you can probably guess it’s bread and tomatoes. Enjoy soft yet crusty french bread slathered with a mix of grated tomato, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and salt.
Next, you’ll learn how to make paella with a full workshop, which takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. Your instructor will reveal what they call the “10 secrets of paella.” Step one is, of course, taking a sip or two of local wine! Then, at the end of the class, you’ll sit with your host and classmates to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Eating family style, you’ll enjoy your paella, plus a seasonal entree prepared by your professional chef host. The entree depends on when you take the class, but it includes local, regional, and seasonal ingredients, which are very important to Spanish cooking. And to polish it all off, enjoy dessert, plenty of Catalan wine, and great conversation.
Start times
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Daily8:00 pm
Joining a cooking class at The Paella Club in Barcelona is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the city’s culinary scene. Located near the iconic Mercado La Boqueria, the class will be led by a professional chef who will guide you through the process of creating traditional Spanish dishes, with a focus on mastering the art of making paella. Throughout the experience, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a five-course meal paired with Catalan wine, gaining insights into the secrets of Spanish cuisine.
The class will begin with a glass of cava, Spain’s renowned sparkling wine, allowing you to mingle with your host and fellow participants. You will then receive an introduction to local gastronomy, learning about the ingredients, techniques, and cultural influences that shape Spanish cuisine. The importance of paella as a signature Spanish dish will also be highlighted.
Once you are ready, you will be provided with all the necessary ingredients and tools at your workstation. While most ingredients will be prepped for you, you will have the chance to learn and practice specific techniques as required. The first dish you will prepare is pa amb tomàquet, a traditional Catalan dish consisting of bread and tomatoes. This simple yet flavorful dish is a favorite in Spanish households and originates from Catalonia, Aragon, and the Balearic Islands.
The highlight of the class will be the paella cooking workshop, which will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Your instructor will share the “10 secrets of paella,” starting with a toast with local wine. At the end of the workshop, you will sit down with your host and fellow participants to enjoy the fruits of your labor. The meal will include your freshly prepared paella, a seasonal entree curated by the chef, and two delectable desserts. The entree will feature locally sourced, regional ingredients, showcasing the importance of seasonality in Spanish cuisine.
To conclude the experience, you will indulge in dessert, accompanied by plenty of Catalan wine and lively conversation. This immersive cooking class offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about Spanish culinary traditions and savor the flavors of Barcelona.
Daily classes start at 8:00 pm, providing a convenient schedule for participants to enjoy this gastronomic adventure.
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