Aula Privada de Cava Sabrage e Paella em Barcelona

Our host, Zara, was the star of the show. A fantastic and natural facilitator, she MADE our family reunion be the most memorable event for our family visitors from Australia and our children (there were 8 of us - 4 of us in our 60's and 4 in their 30's). She was SO welcoming and her Academy room is perfect with lots of interesting memorabilia. Launching straight into paella making as we arrived, with crisp aprons for everyone and wonderfully organised chopping for all, we enjoyed chatting and listening to her explain the paella making steps. She had an assistant, Fi, in the kitchen who was a great help to keep an eye on the cooking while we did the activity. Zara skillfully balanced telling us about cooking techniques with our need to chat to each other! This activity is BRILLIANT for multi-generational groups. We ALL learnt something we didn't know and in between making, Zara introduced us to Sabrage! We had all looked forward to this part and the fun exceeded expectations as we each had a go throughout the afternoon - with much Cava flowing in between. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect activity (all indoors, much to our relief as there was torrential rain all day) or more perfect host. Timings worked really well for the 8 of us and we were about half an hour over time, but Zara was very relaxed and let us finish our drinks. Zara also messaged before hand via WhatsApp to confirm details and request dietary requirements - as I'm a vegetarian (the others had mixed paella) she had very kindly organised soy pieces and butter beans as protein. Thank you so much, Zara, for hosting an incredible and very special afternoon for our family. We would highly recommend this activity - the food tasted incredible and the Sabrage experience is the icing on the cake!

We loved learning to make paella with Zara. We took a private class with wine pairing and really enjoyed actually learning to make paella from start to finish, rather than just focusing on the prep. There are a lot of details in the process and I am very glad to have gotten first-hand experience. We went with a traditional Valencian paella, but Zara explains how to make a similar base and then make different styles when you make them in the future. The paella we made was so delicious and we were already able to successfully make paella again when we came home (over a campfire!). Zara has loads of experience and is a great resource for all things cooking, wine and traveling Spain.

We made Vegan and Mixed paella. Zara's kindness and patience were evident. She took us through stock, chopping the veg, sofrito, all the way through completed paella and a pitcher of Sangria. We will definitely try to book another class the next time we are in Barcelona.

We spent an evening with Zara at Savour Academy as part of a trip to Barcelona to celebrate a 40th Birthday. We were looking for something different to do, something beyond a bar or restaurant. This didn't dissapoint! We had so much fun doing sabrage and Zara is so knowledgeable, while being great fun. It was such a memorable experience. Delicious food and beautiful cava. Would recommend to everyone.

What an amazing day!!! Thank you Zara for putting together such a great experience. I highly recommend Savour Academy!

I attended with a group of friends and we had the most Amazing time! Zara was patient with us in learning to sabrage. The paella turned out fantastic! I highly recommend taking this course for a fun and informative time.

All-around fantastic and one-of-a-kind class! Successfully added sabering cava to the list of party tricks (how many people get to say that?!) and learned how to make one of the most authentic dishes from Spain. Zara was the perfect teacher: experienced and fun!

A wonderfully unique experience! I never thought I would chop off the top of a cava bottle with a saber!!! Zara was a great teacher, instilling confidence in us and encouraging the group! She set up a great social environment while we were able to chat and enjoy a little “pica pica” in a relaxed environment before making and devouring a delicious paella! I would highly recommend this activity and any other that Zara offers!

It was a very nice and delicious experience!! I would recommend the place. Even though it was a bit tight on the time schedule sometimes. I'll be back for another cooking session to learn something new