Cooking Classes in Barcelona, Spain

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Spain is synonymous with the good life, and this in gastronomy means a wealth of colors, flavors and textures. There are a few countries that have such a diversity of landscapes, wine types and gastronomy as Spain.

We will take you to the bustling outside marketplaces, ancient villages, cobblestone streets, the butcher, cheese farm, wine cellars, ports, farms and much more. You will discover the joys of cooking, using the finest local ingredients and learning the secrets of local dishes in a unique cooking holiday. Cooking Vacations for individuals or groups that include hands-on cooking cooking classes by Spanish chefs in Barcelona, Penedés wine region and Priorat wine region; wine and olive oil tastings,...

Traditional Cooking Class
	Join cooking classes in Barcelona and discover the secrets of our local traditional cuisine. Learn how to cook the typical dishes of the region (paella, gazpacho,...) and taste the menu prepared in a friendly atmosphere. The cooking school is situated in the focal point of the city, La Rambla. You can’t miss this opportunity! All of the classes will be held in English,
French or Spanish.
Programs
Half-day workshops If you don’t have much time, join our half-day workshop (3 hours aprox.). Two different sessions each day: 12am and 18pm (from Monday to Saturday) Menu will vary according to season. Gazpacho, potato omelet, tomato bread, shellfish paella and Catalan cream. Price per person: 70€ The workshop can begin with a tour at La Boquería, in the heart of La Rambla, is one of Barcelona's most interesting markets and the most visited market of Europe. We will take a guided tour around the Boqueria market and buy the ingredients for the workshop. Work shop + Boqueria Visit: 80€ per person
Seminars Addressed to those who are keen to get a more profound knowledge of our gastronomic tradition, this program includes three half-day sessions, (that can be booked at your convenience). If you have time and you like the cuisine, this is the one for you. Menu will vary according to season. Price per person: 150€
Group Workshops (on request) Customized programs for groups. We adapt schedules and menus to meet your needs and tastes. All group workshops are limited to 10 people. Other services Price to be agreed
Price includes: • A cooking demonstration • A meal with Spanish wine • Translated recipes • VAT included

Private Cooking Class
	Discover within one day the basics of Catalan Cuisine! Enjoy while cooking, play with the ingredients and savor the dishes you have prepared, while enjoying one day with your friends or colleagues. Enjoy your meal!
There is nobody better than our gastronomes to guide you into this culinary discovery:
Jaume Reverter Gastronome, Sommelier and Touristic Guide: His numerous trips to France since his childhood made him discover a world of possibilities that, he exploited after finishing his studies. First, he opened the restaurant 'L'Antic Casino”. Today he lives between Spain, France and Morocco, countries where he works as a gastronomer and food & wine consultant. Josep Riba Gastronome and Chocolate Sculptor From his earliest childhood, Josep has been linked to the world of gastronomy. Indeed his family has been running from generation to generation a famous Barcelonese chocolate factory. He improved his culinary talents in the Hoffman cooking school, and in London and French restaurants. He has also given classes in one of the most prestigious boats in the world. Today he is a chocolate master and sculptor.
Includes
• Gastronomes fees
• All necessary ingredients for the cooking class
• An gift of local products
• Cooking recipes
A maximum of 6 hours
Available in English, Spanish, French, German and Catalan
Possibility of doing this activity with a Michelin-one-starred Chef (see below a Michelin Starred Day)

A Michelin Starred Day

This gourmet experience is specially design for private groups and small company incentives. A day of demonstrative and hands-on cooking class by one of the most prestigious chefs in Barcelona, Jean Luc Figueras (1 Michelin starred).

Year around upon request
1 day
Minimum group of 10 persons, maximum 20

Program

The experience will start at La Boqueria, in the heart of La Rambla, is one of Barcelona's most interesting markets and the most visited market of Europe. It is a place where you can enjoy a lively, vibrant atmosphere in surroundings where the cries of the stallholders and the daily bustle intermingle. It is arguably one of the best places to get to know the character of the people of Barcelona, where making a purchase is not just a mere financial transaction but goes much further in the sphere of human relations.
Jean Luc will lead you through the market, explaining the local and seasonal products available and their applications in cooking. We will leave with enormous amount of food knowledge, shopping hints, lots of hot recommendations and tricks of what to buy, how and when is the best time to buy each product.
Following the visit we will for a full breakfast at a restaurant nearby. After breakfast, the cooking course will start at Jean Luc’s restaurant. Here you will have the unique opportunity to join a private cooking class by one of the best chefs in the city.
Following the cooking class we’ll stay for a complete gourmet lunch at the 1 Michelin star restaurant. Housed in a former palace, this is one of the most highly recommended places to dine in Barcelona. The setting is modern and refined, and the cookery is both traditional and innovative, as Figueras stamps every dish with his own personal touch. Highly dedicated to staying on top, Figueras is a seeker of the finest raw materials on the Barcelona market, and his menu is adjusted to take advantage of the best produce in any season. The emphasis is on fresh seafood, although his meat dishes are also sublime.

Price includes:
• Full gourmet breakfast
• Gastronomic walking tour and cooking class by Jean Luc Figueras
• Gourmet menu at Jean Luc Figueras restaurant, 1 Michelin star

Not Included:
• Travel to and from Spain, and Barcelona
• Optional excursions, expenses and meals

Barcelona Avant-Garde Cuisine Cooking Class

The creativity in Spanish cuisine is well known all over the world. Soma Catalan chefs are known for their special talent.
We offer you the opportunity to learn the basics of avant-garde cuisine with one of the talented young chefs of the moment.
Learn new techniques and cooking methods!!

Program

The program consists in 3 activities

• Creative cuisine cooking class: Hot nails cooking technique with meat with Chef Jordi Herrera
• Wine Tasting course

and another activity to choose from the following:

• Aperitiff cooking class: preparation of a Gintonic with liquid nitrogen
or
• Chocolate cooking class: preparation of desserts

After the activities are done a matching dinner with wines will be served at the restaurant.

Groups will be divided by 3, each group cannot be more than 8 people.

From 18 to 24 h
Days at your convenience, depending on availability of the Restaurant

People:
minimum 8, maximum 30

The Program includes:
• Avant garde cooking class by Jordi Herrera (material, ingredients, chef…)
• English, French, German, Spanish speaking grastronome assistant
• Wine Tasting course
• Aperitiff or desserts course
• Gourmet matching dinner with wines
• Apron

Not Included:
• Travel to and from Spain
• Optional excursions, expenses and meals

Wine and Gastronomy vacations in Spain

Rates are on request. Please Email number of people, dates, what sightseeing, and we will get back to you with quote.

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