Marta is knowledgeable, a lifelong teacher, and a warm host. She provides excellent information, communicates 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. read more

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

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My review is for Marta's communication only. 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! read more

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Marta is a lovely person who shares her passion for food and teaching in the most generous and personal 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!!! read more

Absolutely fabulous! If you want a unique and authentic experience in Barcelona, visit Marta and let her show you how to make the best paella! I have a family of 6 from the United States and my 4 children ages 18-23 loved it. read more

I lucked out and Marta had room in a class for the two of us while we were in Barcelona. The class location is convenient, near Plaça de Catalunya. The experience was perfect. A small group of people working together to make seafood paella. Paella is supposed to be tricky, and Marta's instructions explained the steps, how to make it home on a stove, and the point to stop before finishing it for a dinner party. At the end, we ate the paella we made and drank the wine we brought (BYOB). read more

This class was a great way to not only learn to make this famous Spanish dish, but also a great way to learn more about the culture and history of Spain. We had a great time with Marta, who was an excellent instructor and also lots of fun. There were lots of opportunities to be "hands on" in the preparation of the paella, and we all sat down together to eat what we had created. This was absolutely one of my most favorite experiences of our trip! read more

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We were really looking forward to this class after seeing the positive reviews and Marta exceeded those expectations! She is such a warm and welcoming person and made us feel like her own family. The paella was absolutely incredible, and the company even better. We highly recommend!! read more

Some experiences are good, others are great. Marta's paella cooking class was in the EXTRAORDINARY category! If you want a unique learning experience, this is it. Marta welcomed my daughter, two other people and me into her home and taught us how to make paella. She told us a little about her background, explained what we were going to do, and then guided us through the process. We cut the food, helped to cook it, did the clean-up, and enjoyed a delicious meal. By the end of the evening, I felt like I had three new family members. It was a delightful, fun, and educational time. If you are looking for an amazing learning opportunity with a local person, book Marta's Private Paella Class! read more

This is was the best cooking class! Marta was SO warm and her house was so friendly. My toddler watched the ipad on her sofa and she wasn't at all bothered when we brought in pizza for him. Super interactive, the right amount of time. Would def do another class with her (if she had them!) read more

We were recommended Marta's class by a friend and it was fantastic! In addition to cooking paella, we learned about its history, the motivation behind the ingredients, and had a lovely conversation with Marta. We cooked the paella in her apartment which made for a comfortable and intimate experience. It was easy to get in touch with her and she was very responsive. If you have three hours to spare, I definitely recommend you come to a class! You'll walk away with not only a tasty lunch, but also an experience and skills for life. read more

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My husband and I just returned from a wonderful 17 day trip to Spain. We ended the trip with 5 days in Barelona. We knew we wanted to take a cooking class and found Marta's Paella class online. We had 4 in our class and enjoyed it from start to finish! Marta is a native Barcelonian but has also lived in the States. Her career as a teacher makes her super organized, allowing us all to be involved with prepping the ingredients, ask questions and give us the knowledge to turn out a scrumptious paella! I can't wait to make this for my friends! I also loved how Marta was interested in us and our way of life. It was a great experience and I highly recommend to all ages! read more

I had the pleasure of attending Marta's Paella class. It was a fun and educational experience. I highly recommend the class for all aspiring Paella cooks! read more

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A recommendation from Facebook led me to Marta's Paella Class, and after seeing all of the glowing reviews online, we were very excited about cooking with her! My husband and I agree that this was probably the highlight of our nearly two-week trip through Europe (Paris to Barcelona to London). In many ways, the situation was the most foreign (cooking a dish we didn't know much about, in a stranger's apartment, in a foreign city, with other strangers) but when we were sitting down to eat our delicious paella and drinking wine and chatting with our new friends - it felt familiar and warm. I can't say enough good things about Marta. She is incredibly knowledgable about paella, and does a fantastic job of walking us through the common ingredients, and why we are using or omitting certain things. Marta is funny, patient, a great teacher, and incredibly entertaining. Marta reviewed the ingredients and divvied up the tasks (chopping peppers, or dicing onions, or prepping seafood, etc.) After everyone had a job (or two), we convened on her beautiful balcony, overlooking Barcelona, where Marta cooked and demonstrated various techniques associated with making paella. We lucked into a great class, filled with folks who were just as excited and into the class as we were - which lead to an almost party-like casual atmosphere that felt so warm, friendly, and inviting. There's DEFINITELY a reason that Marta is reviewed so well. Her paella class is a unique experience that made our trip to Barcelona (and Europe) tremendously memorable. Now I just need my own paella pan to recreate the magic! read more

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Marta's Private Paella Cooking Class in Catalonia (Barcelona) Spain This private class was at Marta's home. There were 4 couples including my wife and myself. We were all giving different items for preparation. All the seafood and vegetables fresh from the local market that day. We followed the receipt and Marta would also give some tips along the way. Once everything was cooked the dish was assembled as you see in one of the photos. We dug into our plates and tasted what authentic Paella tastes like. Amazing what more can I say. There was enough for seconds so I jumped as well as most off the other cooks. Once we were done we helped clean up and finish our wine and said our good bye's. Anyone traveling to Barcelona should put this on your things to do list while in Barcelona. read more

Marta, Marta, Marta! I selected this place to entertain a large Bachelorette party and man am I glad I selected this as our main unique activity in Barcelona. I found Marta's paella cooking class on Tripadvisor first, rated number 1 and when I checked it out on Yelp, to no surprise, it was just as highly rated. I wasn't sure what to expect when arriving but my friends and I were blown away by not only the food, but the charismatic teacher, Marta! Her class is held at her apartment which has a beautiful balcony view of the city. This class itself is about three hours. It was BYO wine and needless to say we all got trashed by the end of it. At 39 Euros pp, it was well worth the cost. She started the class teaching us the importance of the ingredients and what makes a great paella. Then we all participated in cutting, chopping, and mincing the ingredients. The ingredients were of high quality and all super fresh. Our mouths were salivating from the perspective deliciousness coming our way. Then, as the drinks started pouring, she started cooking (of course with our help in bringing the ingredients). She was so informative on every step, explaining not only on what we were doing but WHY. It was very interactive and so informative. Her energy was great and she was able to handle our loud, boisterous voices. By the end, we were basically licking the paella off our plates. It was just so delicious. Fortunately, the weather was wonderful so we enjoyed the paella outside her terrace. A beautiful end to a great class. Honestly, one of the best experiences I have had in a long time and Marta was just superb. If anyone is looking for something to do outside of sight-seeing Barcelona, I would highly recommend Marta's paella cooking class. 5 stars all the way. read more

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Husband and I have the most fantastic time taking a cooking class with Marta. We still make paella often back in the US. She was so knowledgeable and hospitable. It was one of the most memorable nights on our trip to Spain. read more

My family stayed an extra night in Barcelona just to take Marta's class, and it was definitely worth it! I was expecting to have delicious paella (and we did!), but I was surprised at how much I learned. Marta didn't just teach us how to cook Paella but also about its history and how to best select the seafood, etc. to prepare it. Marta keeps the groups small (there were 8 total students at our session including my 2 teen sons), so everyone gets to participate. And she goes over every step of the preparation, so you won't leave with any questions. It was a joy getting to know our dining companions--not surprising since we easily bonded over our love of cooking. It was a great experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended! Thank you, Marta! read more

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I signed up for Marta's class after a recommendation from a patient of mine. What a great decision! Marta was funny, informative, and we had a great time learning to make Paella. The class was held in her apartment. There were about 10 of us there. She starts the class by going through the list of ingredients and informing us what substitutes can be used. We then helped prepare the fresh local ingredients. After the chopping and mincing, Marta started cooking on her balcony that overlooks the city. (You can see Sagrada Familia!) She explained every step of the recipe. By the time the paella was done cooking, I was basically salivating. It was the most delicious Paella I have ever had. We enjoyed the dinner on her balcony and there was enough for seconds. I definitely recommend taking Marta's class. You won't be disappointed! read more

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While visiting other cities I like to try to get an "authentic" local experience in - this class was the perfect fix in Barcelona! The class is interactive, giving everyone an opportunity to help chop and prepare the various & incredibly fresh ingredients. Marta goes step by step through the cooking process and was cognizant to provide insight and useful information regarding the ingredients and the "why" behind all the steps. The paella tasted amazing, I would eat it everyday if I could. It's a BYO class so don't forget your wine. Also, Marta mentioned she only runs the class twice a week now and considering it's rather popular, make sure you book in advance! Highly recommend this activity while in Barcelona. read more

If you want an authentic immersive local experience with DELICIOUS paella, book Marta's class. She was extremely organized, made sure everyone could participate, and took time to explain the secrets to making fabulous paella. She was wonderful! Highly recommend!! read more

10/10, would definitely reccomend. even if you're not a big paella fan going into the class, you will be when it's over! it was soooooooo good! i'm 13 and had a great time taking this class with my family. it was definitely the best part of our trip. if ur visiting or even just live in barcelona, be sure to take the class! read more

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A great cooking and dining experience! Marta is a gracious hostess and teacher. We were all hands on in preparation. She carefully explained each step and choice of ingredients as well as specific spices she chose. The finishes dish was beautiful as well as tasty! read more

Marta's cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona. We absolutely loved learning about how to make paella. It was such a comfortable and fun evening- not to mention tasty. Marta's classes are typically 12 people but our class size was 6. We were able to meet 2 other couples who were a lot of fun to cook with. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, hands on experience in Barcelona. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Marta! read more

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Don't miss this class when you are in Barcelona! You will learn to make a delicious meal but more than that will have a wonderful evening with Marta and other classmates. Thank you Marta for a lovely evening! read more

Marta's paella class is AMAZING! What a delightful + delicious experience it was. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Barcelona who wants to have an authentic cooking experience + a fantastic evening, where you'll likely make some new friends too. Marta is a GEM!!! read more

This authentic food experience in Barcelona was one of our top highlights of an 11-day trip to Spain. The class is small, making for a wonderful hands-on experience. We learned to make GREAT paella! read more

Marta's cooking class was such a highlight experience of our visit to Barcelona. Marta is an excellent teacher and created a warm and welcoming environment for everyone. It was so fun getting to share a delicious meal with people from around the world. I appreciated that it was a smaller group so that we could all participate in the preparation of the meal. The paella was truly exceptional. Highly recommend this experience!! read more

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Marta is the best! She has been doing this class for so many years, she has really perfected it. I love that she welcomed us into her home and was a great host in addition to being a great teacher! I literally scribbled all over my copy of the recipe as she walked us through how to make paella. Then we helped prepare the ingredients and stepped out onto her balcony overlooking the plaza to learn how to put it all together. My friend and I lucked out with a fun and friendly group, so when everyone brought out their drinks while the paella cooked, it turned into a lively social hour. Once finished cooking, Marta serves everyone and the social hour continues! There was more than enough for everyone to have seconds, and I left feeling full and happy. I would 100% recommend this class as a must-do whilst in Barcelona. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience Marta! read more

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Such a fun experience! One of my favorite things we did while in Barcelona. We learned a lot about paella cooking and also about the holiday customs around Christmas and three kings day (we attend a class in early January). Marta was such a gracious host and her location is easy to find. Would absolutely recommend for a group visiting Barcelona. read more

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We booked with Marta with about a month to go until our trip to Spain. She promptly replied to my email, and booking was very easy. There is nothing I would change about the class itself. Marta was very engaging, with a shining personality that I won't forget. We had a small class - only 7 people - so we all got to help even more than the average student does, I am sure. I don't want to spoil the experience too much, but believe me that the class is worth every bit of these 5-star reviews. I'll never forget the beautiful November afternoon we spent on Marta's patio, drinking wine and eating paella with fun people. Note: if you are very claustrophobic, like myself, opt for the stairs instead of the small elevator :) read more

I had so much fun at Marta's class! I was traveling in Spain alone, and this was a great way to spend time with a fun small group. Met great people, Marta is funny and kind, and enjoyed spending time laughing, eating, and drinking on her beautiful patio. Would recommend going alone or with a group! read more

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This is a terrific find! Marta is a wonderful teacher taking time to answer all questions with a sense of humor and lot's of cooking wisdom. Marta is centrally located. Be ready to spend 3 hour minimum. It's goes quick. Marta includes everyone in the cooking process. The end result will be one of the best paella's you've had. All done from scratch with the best ingredients. Thanks Marta! I will recommend you to everyone. read more

If there's one place I could point you to, to instantly fall in love with Barcelona, I would tell you to go to Marta's Famous Paella Cooking Class. From Marta's welcoming kisses the moment you walk into her home, her well-thought out lesson on Spain's culinary history, and of course, her heart-and-soul warming Paella, Marta's Paella class is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Catalan culture. 5/5 would come back again read more

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This class was awesome. I definitely recommend it. Marta is a great teacher and the class itself is a lot of fun.

Super fun experience! Totally worth every piece of investment...time, money, the bus ride... Everything. We had beautiful weather, so we were able to cook outside and enjoy the view. Her apartment is gorgeous with a great bird's eye view of parts of the city. Marta is super sweet and engaging, very hospitable and considerate. She is also open and up front about everything, so there is no wondering what will happen next. She is super clear in her communication (with any of the three languages she knows) and is patient with each participant. We had a blast and the paella was AMAZING!!! Fresh ingredients with a great recipe! And she was able to cater to someone who didn't eat meat! So kind. I am SO excited to try to cook my first paella real soon. read more

One of the best things we did in Barcelona! The class is super informative, but in a welcoming, informal atmosphere. Marta holds the class in her home, including those incredible views of the city, and strives to not only teach you how to make a good paella, but why you take the time to work through those steps. Not just a "how-to" but a "here is why you" kind of class. I do not normally go in for classes like this, but I am very happy that we did. We learned an amazing amount and had a great time getting to know our hosts and fellow guests. We had a truly amazing trip to Barcelona and Marta's class was a real high point! When we get back to town, we will do this again, just to see Marta and enjoy this unbelievably good meal! read more

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My husband and I are paella fanatics, we had it once at a tapas restaurant here in Ohio and fell in love, we have made it several times at home, and done a plethora of online research about the dish, so needless to say, we were thrilled to visit Spain and try authentic paella. We had several paellas, but the paella we made at this class was by far the best tasting. So not only did we eat amazing paella, we learned all about her personal way of making it and got to ask a million questions! This cooking class was the highlight of our Barcelona trip. We had so much fun learning all of Marta's paella tips and secrets and would tell anyone visiting Barcelona not to miss this activity! Not to mention, it's unbelievably affordable! read more

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We had a great time at Marta's Paella cooking class. She explained the background and purpose of each ingredient. The preparation of the meal is done by the people taking the class, and the actual cooking is performed by Marta. The paella was delicious with lots of seafood: mussels, clams, shrimp, prawns, and scallops with a little bit of meat. The class was informative, relaxing, and fun. Also, it is BYOB. If you do not have drinks, you can stop by a grocery store right around the corner from Marta's apartment. Note, you cannot drink until the actual feast, so don't go crazy. read more

This was at once the best experience AND the best meal I had during a trip to Barcelona. Marta is witty, whip-smart, and makes a mean paella. She also speaks perfect English, if that's a concern. The class starts off with an explanation of the recipe (which you receive via email afterwards), after which we all (roughly 14 of us) got to work prepping a litany of fresh ingredients. As for the cooking itself, Marta does most of the work, but everyone got to stand on her balcony and watch, mingle, drink wine (BYOB), and enjoy the fantastic view from her apartment. Once it was done, everyone got generous portions, and even seconds, and it was absolutely delicious. read more

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