Marta is a lovely person who shares her passion for food and teaching in the most generous and…read morepersonal way. This was the highlight of my visit to Barcelona. The paella was amazing as was her warm hospitality. This was truly an evening to remember! Thank you Marta!!!

My review is for Marta's communication only…read more We had a paella class scheduled with a different vendor, but our concierge had no record of the class. We were scrambling to find another class, so I reached out to Marta. I figured that I wouldn't hear back for days. I was wrong. Marta responded in under 20 minutes. Unfortunately, she didn't have space for the following day. Imagine my surprise when she followed up a few hours later saying she might have a cancellation and to email her if interested. We had already found a replacement, so I had to decline. I appreciate that Marta is communicative and quick to respond. Thank you, Marta!

A wonderful time was had by all in Juan's class. There were 12 total in our group, with 4 kids and…read more8 adults. We started off on a 45 minute tour of the market, familiarizing us with the market layout and history. We had a small ham tasting as well with Serrano vs Iberian ham. The prep was done in various stages with the kids actively preparing the five dishes- gazpacho, tomato garlic toast, Spanish omelette, seafood paella and crème brûlée. There was plenty of white and red wine as well. The experience was not only fun but the people I met were lovely.

Just book this class. No need to think long about it. Our cooking instructor Juan was fun,…read moreknowledgeable, and kept the class flowing. Plenty of wine and food so you won't leave hungry. His techniques and instructions made everyone, no matter their experience in cooking, able to create our delicious meal.

Aaaamazing...highly recommend this experience if you want to have an intimate cooking class…read moreincluding shopping for the ingredients and having hands on in making 4-5 dishes!

So much fun! We spent our last evening in Barcelona at Cook and Taste. Everything about the evening…read morewas first rate....from Chef to food quality! We highly recommend....you will love it!

A very well known bread/desert shop locally. The bread tasted absolutely amazing. The texture was…read moreso soft and chewy I couldn't help but finish it slower than usual so I could savor every bite. Highly recommended!

Absolutely our best meal in Barcelona. Service was impeccable. Very reasonably priced. All the…read moredishes were original, creative, and delicious. Highly recommended. Meal take over 2hrs so be prepared.

We had a private cooking lesson with Chef Manu. We first sampled acorn fed ham and chorizo, 2…read moredifferent kind of olives, cheeses (cow urgellia, goat, sheep manchego) with small slices of bread, 3 different kinds of southern Spain extra virgin olive oil, local Merlot red wine vinegar and Riesling white wine vinegar. They were all great - my favorites were the meats, oils, and vinegars. The taste of the vinegars were nothing like the U.S. We then cooked fresh gazpacho soup, deep fried patatas bravas with a smoked paprika, onion, garlic sauce, escalivada (roasted whole onions with a hazelnut, Spanish almond, and dried red pepper Nora paste), and seafood paella. The roasted onions and broth were made ahead of time with fish head and vegetables (leeks, celery, tomato, parsley, garlic, onion). The whole meal was paired with wine. We ended the meal with crema de Catalan dessert and caramelized the top sugar crust with a quemador. The Crema de Catalan dessert was made ahead of time, with whole milk, cinnamon, and orange zest. Everything was amazing. Chef Manu ate with us and we had a great conversation with him. Chef Manu was overall great, helpful in every step of cooking. You can also buy a lot of the ingredients at Born to Cook. Would recommend trying one of their cooking lessons! Free WiFi is available.

1- Overall Experience Born to Cook provided mixed results…read morefor our wedding catering. While their service staff was exceptional, significant issues with communication, food quality, and contract clarity created unnecessary stress during what should have been a joyful time. We acknowledge that as clients, we weren't always easy to work with, feel our experience highlights important areas for improvement. 2- Our Role as Clients We'll be honest - we weren't the easiest clients. My wife and I frequently changed our minds about food selections and guest numbers, which understandably became tiring for them. Wedding planning brings out indecisiveness in many couples, and we recognize that this added complexity to their job. However, we believe good caterers should have systems in place to manage these common client behaviors, including clear change deadlines and structured communication processes. 3- Service Quality The service during the wedding was absolutely flawless. The staff maintained exceptional professionalism throughout all three days, always being available to help and assist guests. They were friendly, attentive, and consistently standing by to ensure everything ran smoothly. This aspect truly deserves a 10 out of 10 rating. 4- Communication Issues Communication started well with them being responsive and available for WhatsApp messages and Google Meet calls anytime we needed. They were accommodating with our menu changes, which we appreciated. However, the relationship deteriorated about two months before the event when they began using AI-rephrased replies that were aggressive and felt threatening. While we understand our indecisiveness was challenging, the response was disproportionate. Despite paying everything on time, we received emails that told us we can either move on or not without being able to get any more clarifications, which created undue stress during an already overwhelming period. Key Problems: - Inconsistent contract terms (brochure stated x weeks payment deadline vs. contract requiring y business days, and lack of clear deadlines for final changes upfront) - We were notified later this is because personalisation requires changes, but inevitably it caused confusion and unnecessary pressure on our side. - Administrative chaos rarely acknowledged - Given the changes of terms throughout the planning stage, it'd be much more helpful if we only need to refer to a few centralised documents instead of going back to refer to historical attachments in several long email threads. - Disrespectful AI communication that threatened cancellation and even asked us not to send emails for clarifications to avoid unnecessary communications - Given the issues raised above, it's hard for us not to send any emails for clarifications, but we were told (by the AI-phrased email) not to email them. 5- Food Quality The food was the most disappointing aspect of our experience. We acknowledge that we should have been more specific about our preferences earlier on, but even accounting for this, the execution fell short. Major Issues: - Paella: Hard, undercooked rice grains that tasted rushed and overly salty - significantly inferior to paella we'd enjoyed elsewhere in Barcelona and Spain - BBQ: Limited meat variety despite brochure promises. On the day there were many steaks, chicken breast skewers, sausages, chorizos, and very nice vetearian food options. But for the meat, we expected to have some classic chicken wings and beef ribs that are common in many BBQ venues. We should have specified our preferences earlier, but the brochure suggested more variety would be standard - Wedding Cake: Red velvet cake was disappointingly dry and overly sweet - our home-baked cakes and previous catering experiences were notably better For Born to Cook: - Establish clear, firm deadlines for menu changes upfront and communicate them consistently -Centralise comms. - Provide clear, consistent contract terms and brochures - Eliminate AI customer service responses, especially threatening ones

Wow, what a great experience to experience local wine and cuisine with a local chef. We had such a…read moregreat time during our market tour followed by a hands on cooking experience. In fact, we asked Yves to come back and prepare our farewell dinner. Highly recommend him and the lovely villa where we stayed ... Mas Rosset https://www.masrosset.com/ Yves was personable, engaging, patient, knowledgeable and just fun to be with. A class act all the way around.

Such a unique, hands-on and fun experience! If you have the opportunity, DO THIS!…read more While I was planning my trip to Barcelona, I was seeking out "live like a local" sort of events; the true Yelper in me always comes out =) I came across Yves - "Social Cooker" - Cooking Class: Delicious Local Cuisine in a Chef's Home. Ummmm... YES! I checked out his website and a brief description of what the evening entailed and booked him! "Join me for a cooking class in my home, welcome! Together we'll learn how to cook and eat traditional Catalan cuisine. Be prepared for an amazing culinary experience! I will pick you up at the station and we will drive home (only 4 mins uphill). We'll cook together, enjoy a beer and a snack, and after cooking have a delicious meal all together. In the summertime we cook on the roof terrace overlooking Barcelona's skyline. We can even customize our typical Catalan/ Spanish menu to your taste. We will have fun together! A unique local experience is waiting for you! See you soon!" - Ummm, who wouldn't want to try this? Our very first evening in Barcelona, we did this experience and it was perfect. We went to the meeting spot and Yves was waiting there with a smile. He was so very welcoming from the very first moment. Anyone who invites you into their home has to be lovely, right? His home was gorgeous and his family was so lovely. We met his wife and two young boys. They went to bed shortly after we arrived and we received a tour of his lovely home. The kitchen was epic and the rooftop was the perfect backdrop to our evening. We headed into the kitchen to begin dinner prep and opened some wine. He had two friends joining us as well and they were just as lovely. There were 5 of us in the kitchen and Yves directed us all so we were never in each other's way. We had some bread and spread along with some mussels in a memorable sauce to begin as we put together a salad and fresh seafood Paella. We made everything down to the fresh fish stock. It was a fabulous and rewarding experience. We also had a fresh apple dessert prepping as we finished our dinner. There was relaxing background music playing as we all chatted and cooked along side. We learned a ton about each other and our very different cultures. We truly felt like we were cooking with friends. We took all of the prepped dinner to the top of the roof where there was an open cooking area and we completed the Paella. The weather was perfect and the gorgeous Barcelona skyline was our backdrop. You couldn't have painted a better picture. We gorged on dinner and relaxed - the perfect way to enjoy our freshly made, local dinner. We joked, we laughed, we just enjoyed the company of strangers, who by the end of night became friends. It was a lovely, unique experience that I would suggest to anyone in the area whether you are visiting or are a local. Yves is a very loving host who shares his love of food in a fabulous way. Thank you, Yves! It was a true pleasure and a highlight of my entire trip.

so i did get a small sheet tray... not even big enough for my silpat... 10,50 Euros. What's up…read morewith these sizes and measurements? things just don't make sense here. (here being Barcelona). sigh.

From the owner: Cursos y talleres de cocina y repostería paa niños y adultos. Ingredientes y utensilios de cocina…read moregourmet.

We had a private three-hour cooking and dining experience with a young owner and she was whiz bang,…read moreinformed, skillful, and personable. Highly recommend!

Canela Fina is simply the best cooking school in Barcelona. I look for cooking experiences that go…read morebeyond social entertainment with a quick dip into culture. I found it here. I had a master class in Catalan cuisine with Anna and Nuria, the mother and daughter team behind Canela Fina. I am a retired cooking teacher with years of experience in restaurants and kitchen. I arranged for a private cooking class with Anna and Nuria followed by lunch with my 3 travel companions. The entire experience was perfect. When I arrived they greeted me warmly and the mise en place covered the whole cooking surface. During the 3 hours of cooking I learned how to make the best Sofrito, fish and meat stocks, and Romesco. With these things you can begin to understand Catalan cuisine. The class began with creating our dessert (Crema Catalana), and our starter (Strawberry Gazpacho). In between we made escalivada (for Canalone with Tuna), escabeche (with Pickled Blue Fish), Monkfish with Artichokes, Squid with Pork Jowl, and Beef with Mushrooms and Romesco. Yes, we prepared all that! Throughout I asked many questions and was given expert information. When my friends showed up they were treated to as fine a meal as we could get in a Michelin starred restaurant. They oohed and ahhed their way through the meal which was exquisitely plated and paired with wine. At the end we all branded our own crema catalana and then sadly took our leave. I recommend this school for trained chefs, traveling families, foodies of all kinds, and for those who just want to experience the warmth, generosity, and beauty of Catalan culture.

The school that welcomed me to Barcelona. They teach great long and short term classes in…read morephotography, photobooks and more. Their place is really nice and cozy and the professors and guests are very knowledgable about the topics presented. Don't miss the chance to do a workshop or long term class if you're living in BCN! (: