Passeio de Mercado Maestro Paella e Sangria & Tapas

Personal AND professional! Fernando was a great host and chef! Loved the locale too away from the tourist area. Have a much better idea of how the locals work, eat and play! Thank you for a great experience. It would be a bargain at twice the price!

Eladio was such a great teacher and story teller. My husband and I enjoyed his class immensely. We loved how he incorporated history while teaching us to make the Paella. This class is a must do when in Barcelona!

5-stars!!! This cooking class was the highlight of our trip. It more than about learning to make paella l, rather it was a deep dive into Spanish culture, tradition, and the meaning this dish holds in rural communities. The instructor was fantastic: passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share the history behind every ingredient and technique. And the best part? We made the best paella we tasted during our entire visit. The quality of the fresh mussels, tender squid, vibrant vegetables made a HUGE difference, and the market visit gave us the opportunity to see where it all came from. My two kids had a wonderful time as well, which made the experience even more special. This class delivered on every level. I would do it again. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic experience.

This was a highlight of our Barcelona trip. Eladi teaches you the history and cultural significance of the celebratory paella meal and shares his best recipes. We participated in preparing simple tapas, sangria, and seafood paella. Plus, it was located in a beautiful neighborhood worth exploring after the class.

My favorite experience in Barcelona, by far. Eladi was our maestro for cooking school, but he gave us so much more about the culture, customs, and people of Barcelona. I felt a special connection with the maestro and would highly recommend his class for the simple, genuine way he was able to relate food to the culture of these beautiful people. A very special day for me.

Chef Eladi follows a recipe of success for his class: He begins with a "sofrito" composed with history and contextualization of eating in Spain, ingredients and what we are going to prepare. He is passionate and captivating ("apaixonado" and "apaixonante" in portuguese). We participate in the process, eat wonderful results, enjoy the time. And let´s not forget his touch of umami, his sympathy.

We had a great time learning how to choose the ingredients for Paella, the process, and the culture behind it. This was a perfect afternoon activity that I highly recommend!