HANDS-ON COOKING · SEAFOOD COOKING CLASSES
Fish bought that morning, filleted in front of you and cooked before lunch. The 10 below say where the shopping happens, how much knife work you do and what the session costs.
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, taste local specialties, and learn sushi, tamagoyaki, and miso soup in a small Tokyo cooking class.
“Walking through Tsukiji Market with Miho was such a wonderful experience. She shared so much information about the market, the different vendors, and what foods are worth trying — it really brought the whole place to life. Hiroko was our Read more”
Cook seafood paella, shop Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and Valencian culture in 3.5 hours.
“Learned many things, besides preparing a Paella. Ana and Cristina took good care of us. We also went to the market and met the vendors. Another chef was involved in the other group that prepared a paella valenciana.”
Learn seafood paella with Chef Alfonso in Barcelona, then enjoy gazpacho, sangria, Catalan cream, and harbor views from a rooftop terrace.
“Hosts were incredible, paella was amazing, so was the company and the rooftop views!!”
Learn paella, sangria, and gazpacho in a Barcelona home with harbor views, sunset dining, fresh seafood, and recipes to take home.
“The food was amazing !! and the experience was fun and educational. The hosts were lovely people and the views are astounding!”
Make ceviche, tuna tartare, and Pisco Sour in Miraflores while tasting 10 infused piscos with local hosts for $40.
“A Must-Do Experience for Food Lovers! I had an amazing time at this cooking class! The host was incredibly knowledgeable not only about Peruvian cuisine but also about the culture and history behind the dishes. He was very friendly and accommodating—even though I arrived 15 minutes late, he patiently waited for me. The experience felt very personal and welcoming. He picked us up from the city center and took us to his family home, where we cooked together in a warm and authentic setting. The ingredients were exceptionally fresh and high-quality, and he explained every step of the process in great detail, making it easy to follow along. It was…”
Shop La Spezia’s market, cook seafood, gnocchi, pesto, and tiramisù, then enjoy your meal with Italian wine in a small group.
Cook seafood paella with a chef, shop La Boqueria, and enjoy tapas, sangria, wine, and recipes in a small Barcelona group.
“Very entertaining activity. We had a nice time, sharing quality time with our coworkers.”
Explore Porto’s coast, shop for seafood, visit fishing villages, and cook a traditional Portuguese lunch with local wine and hosts.
Cook shrimp saganaki, stuffed squid, octopus, and more in a private Athens seafood class with Greek drinks and family warmth.
“This was the highlight of our trip to Athens! Dionysia welcomed us into her kitchen with open arms, and from the very first bite, we knew we were in for something special.”
Cook black squid ink paella, make sangria, and share cava, tapas, seafood, and wine in a hands-on Barcelona kitchen class.
“Couldn’t have asked for a better cooking experience. The market was an amazing upgrade. We learned so much about each ingredient. The cooking school was incredibly clean and architecturally stunning. We absolutely loved the appetizers and cava before we made our way to the stove. It was super inclusive how each job was divvied up. Everyone was able to participate. And what a meal. The paella was excellent, the wine was excellent and we even got a tasty dessert. Definitely book this class while you are in Barcelona. I can’t say enough good things about Maria and the Paella Barcelona cooking school. Five out of five stars.”
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