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.

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.

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!

Don't get to class too early: the door will be locked! But, you will want to get a good seat and…read morethen be prepared to work and your station and the. Be prepared to eat well! Alvaro is wonderful and full of tips of where to eat later on. The recipes come by email later. You won't regret attending!

One only needs to pass through Las Ramblas to see streets upon streets of stores filled with…read morekitsch. It's easy to be tempted to buy yourself (and family/friends) a little souvenir from Barcelona. But if you truly want to take memories of Barcelona home with you, then the best thing you can do is sign up for a cooking class at bcnKitchen. From the very beginning of class, chef Rais welcomed us and the other "students" with cheerful, Catalan hospitality. As a side note, Santa Caterina market - where she took the group to shop for ingredients - is far better than the more popular Boqueria market. The trip to market was a wonderful experience itself as you not only learn about the fundamentals and importance of shopping for fresh ingredients but you also come to appreciate one of the reasons why Barcelona has become such a foodie capital. The setup of the class itself is something I would replicate at home for my next dinner party - getting a group of fun and lively friends, everyone is delegated a task to contribute to the feast, and lots of wine to help everyone relax and enjoy the experience even more. While I may have had some working knowledge of some of the recipes, I truly learned a lot and feel confident that I can take this "souvenir" back home to enjoy with family and friends for many more years to come. Can you say the same about that keychain you bought?

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

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.

Batista and Emily were amazing! Had an awesome time meeting other people - sharing a glass or a few…read moreof Cava and eating amazing paella. So glad we Did things was a recommendation of our son and his girlfriend and it was SO fun and good!! 10/10 recommend!

Great interaction, amazing paella, and so much cava and wine. We had so much fun and really enjoyed…read morethe dining experience at the end of the class and got to know the others in the class. The passion of the instructor was contagious.