BARCELONA COOKING CLASS
Private 6-hour Farm To Table Experience
Private cooking class at a farmhouse restaurant
Private visit & harvest with the owner of a farm
Authentic experience off the tourist radar
Description
Are you looking for the most authentic private cooking class in Barcelona? Are you into organic cooking and farm life? Then you will love this Farm To Table Cooking Experience. Together with a local guide, expert of local gastronomy and farm to table adventures, you'll take a unique journey into the Catalan countryside life. First, you'll visit a small-scale organic farm together with the owner of the farm, who will share with you his work and passion for organic agriculture and farmers' life in Catalonia. He'll tell you about local crops, how he started, challenges at the farm, and the very creative solutions he came up with to become a renowned vegetable producer in the area. Under our host's guidance, you'll visit the farming lands and pick your own fresh, seasonal veggies to be cooked later on. After the harvest, the farmer will offer you a tasting breakfast of seasonal fruit and vegetable where he will share simple but delicious local organic foods from the farm with you. The visit lasts 1 hour, although sometimes a bit longer as the farmer really enjoys showing visitors around the farm. Prepare for a singular encounter with one of the friendliest and most interesting people of our region, to be lived once in a lifetime -at least! We'll then take you to our favorite farmhouse restaurant in the Barcelona countryside, located a few kilometers away from the farm. There, we have set the most magical and unique hands-on cooking experience, where we will use our own harvest of the day to prepare a fantastic traditional meal. You'll be met by the owner of the farmhouse, who also happens to be a renowned local chef. Get ready for a unique cooking session where you will prepare a 3-course traditional Catalan meal, using local, organic farm-to-table ingredients. Prepare to discover our best traditional dishes, all made using your chef's own recipes. We might be making calçots (the amazing Catalan onions) in winter, mountain rice and/or fideua (the Catalan noodle seafood paella) in summer. We can also cook traditional meat stews, Spanish omelet, traditional fish dishes or other great local delicacies. We can also create a fully vegetarian and/or vegan menu, inspired by our traditional regional recipes. Since this is a private cooking class, you get to fully customize your menu between our seasonal menu options, choosing a combination of 1 starter, 1 main dish, and 1 dessert to be cooked. Using healthy, traditional family recipes and local, seasonal and organic ingredients, you’ll discover the real Catalan cuisine just like we cook it at home. Finally, it will be time to enjoy the fantastic meal you've been creating. If the weather allows, we'll cook and eat outside as much as possible, so that you can enjoy the beautiful views and quietness of the countryside. Fine regional small-batch wines will be offered to you both when cooking and as food pairings to celebrate your creations.
Notes
Please note that this is a totally unique cooking and eating experience, getting you up close with the Catalan local life. This is fully hands-on. You'll get to participate in each step of the process. From picking veggies to cooking and eating with new friends. You'll probably get your hands dirty, your shoes dirty and have one of the best times of your holidays in Spain. You'll not only support the local life, you'll also see where the food comes from and how it's been grown organically. This is a real cultural and human experience, and we highly recommend it to families with children, groups of friends and couples that want a truly unique food experience in Barcelona. This private cooking class can also be offered to companies (up to 24 people).
Details
Starting Time: 9 a.m.
Length: 6 hours
Available: Extremely limited availability- book early to secure your date!
Inclusions
-- 6-hour private experience guided by an expert in local food and wine
-- Private transportation in a premium minivan with driver with pick up & drop off from the place of your choice in Barcelona
-- Private, fully hands-on harvesting, cooking and eating experience at 2 different projects including:
-- 1-hour private guided visit to the organic farm in the morning, including the visit to the organic farming fields, the harvest of seasonal vegetables, and a farm food tasting with your host
-- Farmhouse restaurant booked in exclusivity for your group
-- Hands-on cooking class with a professional chef (the owner of the restaurant) with the preparation of a 3-course meal - traditional Catalan food
-- 100% local, farm to table ingredients
-- Recipes in English on PDF
-- Fine selection of ultra-local, small-batch organic wines to enjoy while cooking and with lunch
-- All taxes
Extras
If you have more time, we highly recommend adding our 2-hour Olive Oil Experience add-on when booking this experience. This is an exclusive olive oil farm visit and tasting experience with a gourmet olive oil producer.
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How do I book an experience?Click the "Check Availabilities & Pricing" button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar, where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote, and simply follow the steps for booking.
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Do you offer small-group tours?At the moment, we only offer fully private experiences. However, we're working on multi-day trips that will be made available on a small-group tour basis. To learn more about it and when we launch that new format, make sure to sign up to our Newsletter (at the bottom of our homepage).
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Do you accept large groups?Yes, we accept large groups. You can usually book directly on our website for groups of up to 20 people. For groups of over 20 people, we recommend reaching out to us through our contact form beforehand. In any case, we suggest booking well in advance for large groups as we will modify our experiences to better adapt to your group size.
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What if I have dietary restrictions?We are very comfortable when it comes to adapting our menus and food offerings. We can cater to all types of dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. We have offered several hundreds of menus for vegetarian, vegan, celiac, diabetic, pork-free, nut-free, and all sorts of food restrictions. Due to our experience, it is very easy for us. Simply add a note to your booking in the Dietary Restrictions field.
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What if the date I'd like to book is not available on the calendar?Make sure you first check our live availability and pricing by clicking the "Check Availabilities & Pricing" button. Once you're familiar with the details of our experience & the pricing for your required experience, and if your date is not available, follow these steps: If you're looking to book a date in the next 7 days, we unfortunately aren't able to open any new dates with such short notice as we -or our partners- are most likely sold out. If you're looking to book a date more than 7 days away, then please reach out to us by sending a form through our Contact Page. We will make our best to find a date that can work for you.
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What should I bring?Comfortable clothes and shoes, and depending on the season and expected weather, sun protection and a rain jacket when rain is expected. We will provide everything else for the experience. So, bring your best smile and get ready to enjoy!
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How can I customize my experience?Each and every one of our experiences will be personalized to your tastes, needs, and previous experiences. We customize our itineraries and visits for our customers thanks to a quick process of customization that takes place during (and sometimes after) booking.
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What is your cancelation policy?At the time of booking, you can choose between two options: A. Non-Refundable Booking This option provides the most cost-effective rate but is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. You can still modify your booking (group size, change date request) if advised well in advance and depending on our availability. B. Enhanced Refund Option via Protect Group Select this option to be eligible for a full refund in specific cases, as determined by Protect Group. Barcelona Slow Travel does not process or approve refunds for this option. You must submit refund claims directly to Protect Group and comply with their eligibility terms.
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Why does the price of the experience vary depending on the date?While we have a fix pricing for all of our experiences, we apply a 15% supplement on weekends and local holidays. This supplement is used to pay a supplement to our staff and to cover the extra expenses we have on these special days. To avoid this supplement, simply choose a regular week date if possible for you.
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What is the minimum age?Although we welcome children all ages for this experience, we would recommend it for children aged 14+. See instead our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique food tour in Barcelona. Companies are welcome too.
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What is the minimum age?We welcome children of all ages, however, this definitely isn't our most children-friendly experience. We would recommend instead our Farm To Table Cooking Experience for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a wine tour in the Penedes. Students and companies are welcome too.
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What is the minimum age?We welcome children of all ages, however, our regular format for our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour that includes the boutique winery isn't the most children-friendly experience. Instead, we can offer our Private Olive Oil Tour in Barcelona. Success guaranteed for the whole family! Otherwise, our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona as well as our Farm To Table Cooking Experience will be enjoyed by children of all ages.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique Montserrat experience. Students and companies are welcome too.
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Who is this experience suitable for?Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique farm to table cooking class in Barcelona. Students and companies are welcome too.
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What if I am not an expert cook?Our cooking experiences are suitable for all levels. Make sure you let us know about your level, especially if you’re experienced in the kitchen, as we have many available options to further dive into Catalan cuisine and cook complex dishes.
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Can I choose what we will cook?Yes, of course! A couple of weeks before the date of your booking, we'll send you a menu suggestion with several seasonal options for each course for you to create your own unique menu.
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What is the minimum age?Our cooking experiences are children friendly, which means there is no minimum age required to participate. Children aged 0 to 3 years old may join for free if a baby seat is available and as long as there is space available in the vehicle offered for the experience. If there is no space available and we need to use a larger vehicle, an extra fee will be required. Note that no food or drinks are included for babies 0 to 3 years joining for free in our experiences. Parents will need to make their own arrangements to take care of their babies and will be fully responsible for them during the duration of the experience.
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Do you accept credit cards?We accept credit cards only for online payments. We do not have a credit card terminal, so if you still need to pay something the day of the experience please bring some cash with you.
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When should I do the experience?During the experience, we show you and tell you many things about the local lifestyle in Barcelona. We often give personal recommendations or tips to dive in the local life that many of our guests enjoy during the next days of their stay. That’s why we recommend you to book our experiences at the beginning of your stay in Barcelona.
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Where can I find the price of the experience?Click the button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote and simply follow the steps for booking.
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Can I just show up on the day of the experience?No, only bookings arranged by email with us and following our terms and conditions will guarantee you an experience with us.
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What happens if the weather is bad?All our experiences happen rain or shine. In case of anticipated rain, try to bring with you a raincoat and appropriate clothes. We will always try to make our best to adapt the experience to any external conditions. We would only cancel a booking if the weather could be dangerous (storm or natural disaster, very unlikely!). In the case we can not reschedule and decide to cancel the tour, we would fully refund you.
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Do you offer multi-day retreats or overnight stays?Yes! Our countryside retreat option includes accommodation in a private farmhouse, meals, transport, and a full itinerary of food & wine experiences over several days. It’s a great option for deeper team connection or leadership off-sites.
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Can we customize the experience?Our experiences are thoughtfully curated and seasonally adapted to feel unique to your group. We offer flexibility with timing, pick-up location, and menu preferences (including dietary needs), while preserving the structure that makes each experience seamless and high-quality.
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How long do the experiences last?Our experiences last between 4 and 8 hours, including transportation time. Overnight and retreat options are also available. We’ll confirm the exact schedule when we know your preferred start time and group size.
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Where do the experiences take place?Most experiences take place in the countryside around Barcelona, typically 30 to 60 minutes from the city. We handle all transportation logistics and pick-up from your preferred location.
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Are the experiences suitable for non-drinkers or vegetarians?Yes, of course. We’re happy to adapt menus for vegetarians, vegans, non-drinkers, and guests with food allergies or intolerances—just let us know in advance.
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What is the group size for your team-building experiences?Most of our experiences are designed for small teams of 6 to 20 people. For larger groups (up to 60), we can offer custom formats or split the group into smaller teams for a more intimate experience.
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What language are the experiences offered in?All experiences are offered in English, with the possibility of Spanish, Catalan and French upon request. Additional languages can be offered when requested at least 1 month in advance, and may involve an extra cost.
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What’s included in the price?Our experiences are all-inclusive: private transportation with premium vehicles, visits, food, wine, tastings, and a dedicated host. Pricing varies depending on the group size and chosen experience—request availability to receive a custom quote.
What they say about this experience:
"Two friends and I spent 2 amazing weeks in Spain. We experienced a country of gorgeous sights, beautiful people and fun adventures, and we all agreed that our Farm to Table experience with Barcelona Slow Travel was the best day of our trip. From the right on time pick up, the great people we met and the wonderful food and gorgeous location to dine, it was literally a perfect day. Many thanks for providing an experience we loved and will never forget. ~Joan M. "This was a day that we were looking forward to for a long time and still it exceeded our expectations. It was amazing to have such a tender, authentic visit with the farmers and the farmhouse where we did the cooking felt like heaven. I wish we could have spent more of our days in Barcelona with our guide. He was such a comfortable person to be with and it was delightful to participate in the relationships he had with the farmers. The food we made was incredible and the whole process is something I will remember forever." ~Kathryn B. "If you want a quality, interesting, and personable experience this is the cooking class for you! This Farm to Table experience is AMAZING!! Meeting with local farmers and picking our produce for our meal was the real deal. They were welcoming and genuinely excited to share their farming experience. They then provided the best light breakfast of wine, cheeses and bread. Our guide worked tirelessly to ensure our conversation and questions were understood and explained… He seemed to anticipate all our needs from “farm hats” in the fields to interpreting the entire day, so all parties understood and helped the conversation flow. The meal using our bounty from the farm, was expertly prepared by our chef Cristian at his home/restaurant. We assisted in the preparation, and instantly felt at home and welcome. Amazing meal, Amazing farm visit and Amazing guide. Certainly something to remember!" ~ Judy B. "A lovely experience, from the very start to the very end. Everything just went so smoothly, which is probably what we wish for most on vacation. Beyond the cooking instruction, we were able to take in so much about the land, history, and culture. I also appreciated the easy vegan accommodation!" ~Laina B.
