Barcelona Culinary Experience: Cook Tapas & Paella

Step into the kitchen at Mescladís, a nonprofit Barcelona restaurant where food connects people and creates opportunities. With guidance from an expert local chef, you’ll prepare three Catalan favorites: fresh gazpacho, traditional paella (with meat or vegetarian), and silky crema catalana. Along the way, you’ll use seasonal, sustainable ingredients, learn tips you can take home, and experience the unique energy of a slow-food kitchen. Your class also supports Mescladís’ mission to provide people from marginalized communities, such as refugees, free hands-on training that opens doors to careers in hospitality. After cooking, sit down with your fellow travelers for a family-friendly meal. Enjoy it with wine, beer, or non-alcoholic options like seltzer, soda, and juice. It's a heartwarming, unforgettable taste of Barcelona’s culture and spirit.

We meet inside the Mescladís restaurant at Carrer del Comte Borrell 122. Ask for the cooking class booked through ExperienceFirst. Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The experience starts promptly, and you may miss part of the class if you arrive late.