JUST ROYAL BCN

I did this cooking experience with my friends. It was very nice and great time. The space feels like you've been invited to friend's home for a dinner party. Claudia started off by showing us around Mercat de Boqueria. She gave us some background of the history and took us to a nice charcuterie vendor upon request (a family run shop with great people manning the stall, I forgot the name unfortunately). Then, after returning we started cooking and the whole experience was very comfortable. It was nice because we were able to be involved with all the steps of cooking the main portion of the meal. The food was delicious and I'd highly recommend anyone visiting Barcelona to check it out! Our host Claudia was very friendly and personable and made the experience feel that much more special!

We had a great time cooking with Claudia. She was fun & informative. We started with a variety of regional tapas. We then made an omelet on tomato bread, a wonderful dessert, and amazing paella. Claudia made the whole experience fun and laid back. We were paired with another small group that was also great company & made the experience fun.

Claudia was amazing! We had some chatty people in our bunch, and she handled that very well! Learned a lot and had great dinning experience! And lots of wine! Would highly recommend!

This was somewhat of a last minute decision. I was looking for something to do on a short visit to Barcelona and happened across the Just Royal class. It fit my time and interests so I jumped in. It also helped that I was staying about a 3-4 minute walk away. I was in a small group, which also helped. The space was ample for 3 though I realize it can accommodate quite a few more. It is set up well with nice views of the plaza below. Claudia, the instructor, had everything ready, mise en place, but began with a tour of a local market about a 5 minute walk away. It was just a tour though. I had expected that we'd be making some purchases for the meal but we did not, so I went back the following day to enjoy the sights and pick up a few things on my own. The instructions for the Catalan créme, seafood paella, and Spanish tortilla were well presented, prep was smooth, the cooking went along without a hitch. We had a nice dinner and then left a little before our 4-hr window. Since the meal was preceded by a selection of representative tapas, no one was hungry. I can recommend the class without any reservations.

I had such a great time at the paella cooking class! Claudia was absolutely fantastic — charismatic, engaging, and genuinely funny. She made the class both educational and entertaining, keeping everyone involved and making it easy to follow along. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, and the paella turned out delicious. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a hands-on, memorable cooking experience. Thanks, Claudia!

We assumed we'd have a great class based on the previous reviews. Claudia was knowledgeable and fun. The walk to market was awesome with her imparting so much valuable buying info! We had a great group of people in our group (total of 7). We all had oppty to become involved with preparation process. The food was absolutely amazing, wine flowed freely and lots of laughs and fun! I'd do it again in a NY minute!

We did the paella cooking class as a team activity and it was the highlight of the trip! Claudia, Alfredo and the rest of their team were fantastic with our large group. The space is beautiful and the food was amazing! They were super accommodating with everything and we all had a wonderful time together. If you're looking for a team activity or cooking class in Barcelona, definitely go here! Thanks!

The cooking class with Claudia was one of the highlights of our trip! It was nice to learn about the market and the best way to pick out fish as we toured through the market stalls. The class itself is held in a charming apartment overlooking a beautiful plaza. Claudia is a fun and informative instructor. The 4 hours flew by and I would recommend this company for cooking classes to anyone looking for a unique social and learning experience in Barcelona.

An enjoyable afternoon sharing cooking, wine and conversation. We were a small 4 person group so had a great time enjoying each other's company. It started with a market tour (which I passed on), then tapas, food prep, cooking and then eating. We made a tortilla España, seafood paella and the Catalonian cream. This was my second cooking class in Barcelona, so I may be a bit jaded as the menu was basically the same, less 1 dish. It was great to learn a paella cooking technique that works with an induction stovetop vs the flames so very happy. The cooking school was in a beautiful space, like an elegant home.

So much fun and comradery! Not only did we learn to cook several delightful recipes, we had a great time together and learned several chef's tricks. The chef, Horia, was charismatic, talkative, and funny...he set everyone at ease. My adult daughter, who is a skilled cook and baker loved it, as did the teenagers there with their parents! I admit that I had to convince my daughter to go...but she's still talking about it several days later...it's a hit! All the recipes are provided via email.

I scheduled a private event for my team building activity in Barcelona. We did the Paella Class/Late Dinner. My team members have returned home and yet cease to talk about this event. We had a group of 22, only 19 were able to make it. Since we were late dinner we didn't get the chance to go to the market but it did not take away from the experience. I did have some issues trying to make payment, being that we were currently traveling throughout the EU and payment set off a chain of fraud alerts for my credit card, but that was my fault and not theirs. The evening was full of laughter, smiles and fun. This event will be hard to top. Since we were so large we had three chefs taking care of our group as well as their mother I believe. Tapas were provided along with unlimited beer and wine. We made sangria, seafood and vegetable paella as well as creme brulee! We sat together family style to enjoy the labor of our own hands and hearts. This is truly an experience, the staff lead with love for their country, history and cuisine!

Where do I begin...if you are looking for that great dinner party where all you do is drink and eat, and you host cleans everything up. This is it. You know the one where you aren't ashamed of eating all that's out in front of you, and it spent more time talking about the next meeting. Then , This is the event you want. It begins with the sweetest host who greets you and never lets your glass be empty. And she does this by empowering you to participate in preparation of a feast that spans three acts Act I ...fill wine glass. Host takes you on a journey, an opening scene, where she takes you to the market and explain its history and evolution. Teaching you to taste and haggle like a local. You return back to the kitchen ready to sample tapas and absorb the cultures of Spain. I was floored as to how naive this American really was, and how tasty various a combination of cheese and anchovies could leave one craving; craving to search every international section for various canned fish upon returning home. I had to tell my countrymen about import restrictions so as to quell any future jail time. Just when you thing you are done...there is more. ...fill more wine Now you start making the dessert-a Catalan variant of crème brûlée but better. Better because it's Spanish. Then more history of the country and the people...and more wine. Next, after I check my watch wanting time to stand still; I get excited knowing we are beginning to make the main dish: paella. It's at this time, the second act, where my son and wife arrive and take over my spot in the kitchen because I am so excited talking and meeting the various guest: Americans and Australians. I am a changed man-knowing that those delicious tapas are but a simple reach for me to create for my friends and family. ..and for the third act: lunch. It was the perfect end to a perfect trip amounts Europe's hottest temperatures on record but perfected through the cool and temperate moments cooking and meeting new friends. BARCELONA! oh and don't forget making Catalan bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil, my goodness. ______ ¿Por dónde empiezo... si está buscando esa gran cena en la que todo lo que hace es beber y comer, y el anfitrión limpia todo? Eso es todo. Conoces aquel en el que no te avergüenzas de comer todo lo que tienes delante, y pasó más tiempo hablando de la próxima reunión. Entonces, este es el evento que desea. Comienza con el anfitrión más dulce que te saluda y nunca deja que tu vaso esté vacío. Y lo hace dándote el poder de participar en la preparación de una fiesta que abarca tres actos. Acto I ...llenar copa de vino. El anfitrión lo lleva en un viaje, una escena de apertura, donde lo lleva al mercado y explica su historia y evolución. Enseñándote a degustar y regatear como un local. Regresa a la cocina listo para probar tapas y absorber las culturas de España. Me sorprendió lo ingenuo que era realmente este estadounidense, y lo sabrosa que una combinación de queso y anchoas podía dejar a uno deseando buscar en cada sección internacional varios pescados enlatados al regresar a casa. Tuve que informar a mis compatriotas sobre las restricciones a la importación para sofocar cualquier tiempo futuro en la cárcel. Justo cuando piensas que has terminado... hay más. ...llenar más vino Ahora empiezas a hacer el postre, una variante catalana del crème brûlée pero mejor. Mejor porque es español. Luego más historia del país y la gente... y más vino. A continuación, después de mirar mi reloj queriendo que el tiempo se detenga; Me emociona saber que empezamos a hacer el plato fuerte: la paella. Es en este momento, el segundo acto, donde llegan mi hijo y mi esposa y toman mi lugar en la cocina porque estoy muy emocionado de hablar y conocer a los diversos invitados: estadounidenses y australianos. Soy un hombre cambiado, sabiendo que esas deliciosas tapas son solo un alcance para mí para crear para mis amigos y familiares. ..y para el tercer acto: almuerzo. Fue el final perfecto para un viaje perfecto con las temperaturas más altas registradas en Europa, pero perfeccionado a través de los momentos frescos y templados cocinando y conociendo nuevos amigos. ¡BARCELONA! Ah, y no te olvides de hacer pan catalán con tomates frescos, ajo y aceite de oliva, Dios mío.

The food was amazing and Horia was an amazing teacher. We were a group of 10 and had an amazing authentic Spanish experience. Would highly recommend to any tourists or locals to learn a bit more about their culture. Great paella

Booked with Ben for a Monday afternoon course/tasting and had a fun time. He's very personable, gracious and enjoys cooking & teaching!

One of the main reasons I travel is to eat: so what better way to learn about a culture than through the way they cook their food? Well, I had the pleasure of booking the 'Dynamic Cooking Class' offered by Janelle and wonderful chef, Alfredo. Our morning started with a trip to La Boqueria, and then we got a chance to cook in the cutest place imaginable! We were walked through Spain's regional tapas and pinchos, and were given the opportunity to try 10 tasty tapas made from the BEST ingredients! Did I mention, there was alcohol, too? Well, I stuffed myself so much, I could barely eat the paella that we patiently prepared after this entertaining class. I highly recommend booking this trough AirBnB! And don't be surprised if your group is the only one there during the off season, it makes it that much more intimate...and that much more memorable. This was the HIGHLIGHT of my visit to Barcelona, and if you've got 4 hours to spare, I'd encourage you to spend it in Alfredo's kitchen, eating some of the best food you'll have!

I booked this cooking class through Airbnb for my mom and I to enjoy during her first trip to Europe. The chef, Alfredo and his assistant, Theresa were so friendly, kind and funny! The location is gorgeous with modern and clean decor. Even the playlist was perfect and kept us all in great spirits! They served tapas and wine before the class started and allowed everyone a chance to mingle and get comfortable. Everyone contributed to three dishes: Spanish tortilla, Seafood Paella, and Catalan Creme. We learned about new techniques and the history of cuisine in the Catalan region. After we finished cooking, everyone sat down to enjoy our meal and share more conversations. They even emailed the recipes to us after the class so we can try them at home. It was a great cultural exchange and I can't wait to do another class on my next visit!

This place is the real deal. If you have tried making paella in the past--following a cookbook- maybe it worked but more often not. Teresa shows you the "how to" in paella making along with tapas and a dessert. It was a fantastic class and the paella was the best yet in Barcelona yet and we have tried it in several high end places. There is much love in the food and the group had a great time. We had 8 people and it was all hands on. You won't be disappointed in the class and the market excursion. This is on the list of something you must do in Barcelona.

What a wonderful experience for my wife Carrie and I!!! Alfredo is a wonderful chef who made us laugh while teaching us how to prepare gourmet food. This class was one of the highlights of our entire two week adventure in Spain. We have already recommended this experience to our friends and family who are planning a trip to Barcelona.