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Cook Traditional Catalan Tapas + Dessert & Wine (4-Course Meal)

About this experience

In this immersive cooking class, you’ll explore some of the most iconic flavors of Spain, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Begin with a flavorful appetizer spread and a classic Catalan salad made with cod and olives. Then, roll up your sleeves to prepare a unique Spanish dish of cuttlefish with meatballs a comforting blend of land and sea. Finish your culinary journey with a homemade whipped cream cake, just like grandma would make. Alongside wine pairings and local stories, this class offers a delicious way to connect with Spanish culture.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Cook Traditional Catalan Tapas + Dessert & Wine (4-Course Meal)

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is included

  • Hands-on Catalan cooking techniques with fresh local ingredients
  • Recipes provided to recreate the dishes at home
  • Hosted in a central Barcelona kitchen
  • Full 4-course menu featuring tapas, cod salad, cuttlefish with meatballs and whipped cream cake

Not included

  • Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation

Itinerary and highlights

Discover authentic Catalan cuisine with tapas, cod salad and a heritage main dish in this vibrant, hands-on 4-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the heart of Barcelona. Catalan traditions meet bold Spanish flavors as you prepare a multi-course meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients from land and sea.

During the class, you’ll create:

- First course: traditional pica-pica appetizer spread featuring crispy torreznos (fried bacon), salted anchovies and Padrón peppers
- Second course: bright Catalan esqueixada — a refreshing shredded cod salad with olives and tomatoes
- Third course: Spanish cuttlefish with meatballs, a beloved surf-and-turf dish blending seafood with spiced, hand-formed meatballs
- Dessert: Grandma’s Spanish whipped cream cake, a nostalgic dessert full of old-world charm

With premium ingredients and guided instruction, this Barcelona cooking class is your chance to bring home the true taste of Spain.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue. The location is in the El Born neighborhood, just a short walk from Arc de Triomf and Plaça de Catalunya.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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