Cooking classes in Barcelona
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Barcelona home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Barcelona is warmest in August at about 84°F (29°C).
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Top cooking classes in Barcelona
Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & SangriaFrom $103View 
Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking ClassFrom $86View 
Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking ExperienceFrom $68View 
Rooftop Paella Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona with SangriaFrom $94View 
Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Sangria Cooking Class on a RooftopFrom $95View 
Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local HostFrom $86View
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What to eat and drink in Barcelona
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Tapas
- Small plates shared over drinks, often ordered a few at a time as you go.
- Paella
- Rice cooked in a wide pan with saffron and seafood or meat; best at lunch by the sea.
- Crema catalana
- Custard flavoured with lemon and cinnamon under a layer of burnt sugar.
- Cava
- Catalonia's sparkling wine, made the same way as champagne.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Barcelona month by month
Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 57 (14) | 58 (15) | 62 (16) | 65 (19) | 71 (22) | 78 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 79 (26) | 72 (22) | 64 (18) | 58 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 42 (6) | 43 (6) | 47 (8) | 51 (10) | 57 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 58 (14) | 48 (9) | 43 (6) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:46 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:57 pm | 8:31 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:26 pm | 9:24 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:02 pm | 7:11 pm | 5:32 pm | 5:22 pm |
Questions
What food is Barcelona known for?
Tapas: small plates shared over drinks, often ordered a few at a time as you go. Paella: rice cooked in a wide pan with saffron and seafood or meat; best at lunch by the sea. Crema catalana: custard flavoured with lemon and cinnamon under a layer of burnt sugar.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Barcelona?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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