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Interactive Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Barcelona with Josh

About this experience

Meet Josh at his cooking studio, a modern, professional-grade kitchen with a beautiful, classic 1800s-style Barcelona dining room. Chop up fruit to prepare sangria, the perfect start to your culinary experience! Then, Josh will take you through the stages of preparing seafood for your paella. Learn some of Josh's favorite culinary tips, like how to make flavorful fish stock using local rock fish. Expect a hands-on cooking class - Josh's philosophy is that you will learn to cook only by doing it! As Josh details the different ingredients and techniques of your dishes, you will prepare a traditional paella together. At the end of the class, Josh will offer you a chance to caramelize the sugar on the top of your own crema catlana dessert! Enjoy your meal together with Josh while you talk about food, travel, music and Catalonia. A few dishes that you might enjoy are esqueixada (salad), calamares encebollados (squids) or xistorra (special type of chorizo) and of course paella!

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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Cooking + lunch 11am
Cooking + dinner 5pm

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

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

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

What is included

  • Private cooking class with your host Josh (or Andres)
  • Sangria

Itinerary and highlights

Join our immersive paella cooking class in Barcelona! Learn the art of making traditional Spanish paella with fresh ingredients and expert guidance. Your Barcelona cooking class starts with chopping up fruit to prepare the sangria, the perfect way to start your experience! Then, you will make the dessert together, learn all the tricks to making a perfect crema catalana. Finally, Josh will take you through the step-by-step stages of preparing the ingredients for your paella. Learn some of Josh's favorite basic culinary tips needed to make a great paella and more. Expect a hands-on cooking class in Barcelona - Josh's philosophy is that you will learn to cook only by doing it! As Josh details the different ingredients and techniques of your dishes, you will prepare a traditional paella together. At the end of the class, he will offer you a chance to caramelize the sugar on the top of your own crema catalana dessert! Perfect Spanish cooking class for all skill levels.

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

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meet Josh at his cooking studio. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address. That can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Traveling Spoon

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Andres, Josh's colleague and fellow chef will host alone on days when Josh is not available.
  • The cooking studio is located one floor up from the ground floor. However, there is an alter-able accessible elevator for those who cannot take the stairs.
  • 1-2 glasses of Sangria are included in the price of every experience you book.
  • He can also accommodate a vegetarian diet in his Spanish cooking class, if informed in advance.
  • Josh requests a minimum of four guests (or for a total payment of 4 guests even if there are fewer guests) to host this private culinary experience.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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