About this tour
A 2.5-hour rooftop cooking class in Barcelona where you'll learn to make paella from a family recipe, prepare sangria, and cook Catalan cream dessert. You'll cook, eat, and take home everything you've made to share with others. Groups stay small at a maximum of 12, and the class suits anyone keen to learn authentic Catalan technique without prior experience needed.
Highlights
- Learn paella step-by-step using a family-passed recipe
- Prepare sangria and traditional Catalan cream dessert
- Eat the meal you've cooked together on the rooftop
- Take home all dishes and written recipes
- Maximum 12 people keeps the group intimate
- Wine, sangria and water included throughout
- No cooking experience required to join
What to expect
You'll arrive at the rooftop kitchen and meet your host family. The class runs through preparation and cooking of paella from scratch, during which you'll also make sangria and Catalan cream. Your host will walk you through each step, explaining technique and the story behind the recipes. Once everything's ready, you'll sit down together to eat what you've prepared, with wine and sangria served.
After the meal, you'll receive printed copies of the recipes to take home. The whole experience wraps within 2.5 hours. You'll leave with containers of the paella and dessert to share with friends or family.
What travellers say
- Family-run authenticity — recipes and techniques passed down
- Take-home meal practical — feed a group later
- Rooftop setting adds atmosphere without distraction
- Sangria and Catalan cream round out the experience
- Small group size allows personal attention and questions
- Rooftop weather exposure may affect comfort
- Hotel pickup not included — transport is your responsibility
- Seafood-heavy focus limits options for dietary restrictions
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits home cooks and food enthusiasts wanting genuine Catalan cooking knowledge in a relaxed, hands-on setting. No prior experience is necessary. The rooftop location means you'll be outdoors, so weather conditions may affect comfort, though Barcelona is mild much of the year. The class isn't suitable for those with seafood allergies (paella contains seafood). Children must have an adult present. Hotel transfers aren't included, so arrange your own transport to the venue. The 12-person cap means it rarely feels crowded, but booking ahead is wise during peak season.
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