Exploring Spain: Barcelona and Beyond Cooking Class

About this course

The class examines culinary traditions from Catalonia and North Eastern Spain through a selection of regional dishes. Participants will prepare seasonal arroz with a crisp texture, make romesco and aioli, and create snacks to accompany the sauces before finishing with crema catalana. Teaching focuses on the techniques behind these dishes, including methods for making paella and preparing tomatoes efficiently. The class also introduces distinctive ingredients from the region and considers how they can be used in everyday cooking.

What you'll learn

• Prepare seasonal arroz using techniques associated with crispy rice dishes
• Make romesco and aioli
• Prepare snacks to accompany regional sauces
• Cook crema catalana
• Apply techniques for making paella and preparing tomatoes efficiently
• Use distinctive Catalan ingredients in everyday cooking

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled All Levels, so it is presented as accessible across a range of cooking experience. Participation involves preparing several dishes while exploring regional ingredients and techniques.