TEFL Iberia was an amazing opportunity for me! They help you with everything like housing for…read moreexample. All the teachers are willing to help you around the clock to make sure you get your work done. Working in a group environment was perfect and makes you feel confident. If you're looking into taking a TEFL course I would highly recommend TEFL Iberia!

My experience at TEFL Iberia was amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning…read morehow to teach English as a second language! I knew I wanted to be in Barcelona for at least a year so I spent a lot of time researching different schools and so happy with the decision I made. The staff was so helpful in answering all my questions before I made the big move overseas and when I got there, I continued to feel supported. Everyone is kind and the trainee groups are small so you really feel like you get to know people on a personal level and make great friendships! There are also resources provided before the start of the course so you can brush up on your grammar. During the course, you get to teach real students and receive really helpful feedback. Although you might feel nervous at first, the environment that TEFL Iberia creates will surely kick those nerves to the curb and help you feel confident in your teaching as the course progresses. The teachers are engaging and knowledgeable so the value that you get from the course is fantastic. It was a fun and challenging (in a great way) 4 weeks! My friends and I all found jobs within a few weeks of graduating. Thanks to the school, I was able to start off on the right foot in Barcelona and am currently still enjoying this amazing city! :)

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.

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.

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.

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

Marta is knowledgeable, a lifelong teacher, and a warm host. She provides excellent information,…read morecommunicates clearly, and demonstrates her cooking skills openly. We had a blast spending a few hours learning from her and eating at her table. I'd recommend her classes to anyone who loves paella and cooking.

Marta is a terrific teacher! We loved our paella experience with her; fun, charming, instructive,…read moreAND delicious! A highlight of our trip.