I have met several Traveling Spoon hosts now, and my conversation with Annette and Jose was among my best. Even though Jose and I did not speak the same language, Annette was incredibly attentive to translating – her skills as an English teacher in Sevilla are very apparent. It was fascinating to hear her and Jose’s perspectives on Sevilla and Spain overall. Jose was awesome, an opinionated and proud Spaniard. I learned so much and will always remember my incredible conversations and experience with these two!

We had a great cooking experience and would definitely recommend

Best cooking class in Barcelona! Fantastic! The experience of going through a local market, meeting the artisans, and snacking on delicious bites was great. We learned about the local culture a well as recommendations for other places to visit while in Barcelona. Stefano and Veronique were gracious hosts. The class was well laid out and very hands on, which was amazing. Couldn't have had a better time! We hope all cooking experiences can be like this one!

Suzie was all kinds of fun! She is used to offering food tours so had lots of information about local food and local food culture! If I make it to Valencia, I will look her up!

We spent an unforgettable day with Chef Nicole Hooks through Traveling Spoon, learning to make traditional paella and Crema Catalana on her sunny rooftop terrace overlooking Barcelona. Nicole met us at a nearby café before leading us on a short walk through the Jardins de la Rambla de Sants, an elevated park full of murals and local life. At the Mercat de Sants, she shopped like a true local, explaining ingredients and sharing stories of the neighborhood. We loved the personal touches and storytelling along the way. Back at her apartment, we enjoyed wine, cheese, and olives before moving to her rooftop kitchen, complete with a double-ring paella burner and sweeping city views. Nicole guided us step-by-step through every stage—from chopping and browning to building the sofrito and achieving that perfect socarrat crust. The finished paella was incredible—rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced—and our Crema Catalana dessert was the ideal sweet finish. Nicole’s warmth, humor, and deep knowledge made the afternoon fly by. If you’re looking for an authentic, hands-on cooking class in Barcelona that blends culture, history, and great food, this is it. Highly recommended for anyone arriving by cruise or staying in the city—five stars all the way!

Our cooking class with Lola was amazing! She taught us so much about cooking as well as Spanish culture and we made delicious food! It was such an enjoyable evening for our family. Lots of wine was flowing and it was just a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere! Would highly recommend this class!

Best meal of our trip! Our market tour & paella cooking class with Josh was one of the highlights of our time in Barcelona. Josh did a wonderful job teaching us how to make authentic paella. Oh, and the sangria was the best I’ve had!

Chris guided us through cooking a delicious traditional Spanish dinner… complete with sangria, seafood paella and crema Catalan. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patient with our entire family. It was the perfect way to round out our trip to Barcelona and our kids loved getting involved in the kitchen. The food was delicious! We would recommend this class to any group looking for a personalized and unique dinner experience.