Barcelona: Catalan Cuisine Cooking Course 100% Vegan

Discover the vibrant flavors of Catalan cuisine with a 100% vegan cooking course in Barcelona. Over three immersive hours, you’ll learn to prepare traditional recipes and create twelve delectable dishes. From starters like bread with tomato to a noodle paella main, this interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to explore plant-based regional gastronomy. With a welcome drink and the chance to savor your creations, it’s the perfect way to indulge your culinary curiosity and connect with fellow foodies. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Catalonia.

This experience made our list of the 20 Best Cooking Classes In Barcelona.

Key Points

• This 3-hour, 100% vegan cooking course focuses on traditional Catalan recipes like Fideuà and escalivada, offering a personalized and interactive culinary experience.
• The course includes cooking and tasting of 12 vegan recipes spanning starters, main dishes, and desserts, with an emphasis on exploring Catalan cuisine from a plant-based perspective.
• The course accommodates fewer than 10 participants and provides a welcome drink, with additional beverages available for purchase, and offers the option to take home leftovers.
• The course is priced at $88.36 per person and offers a full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours in advance, with no upfront payment required for booking.
• The course is not suitable for children under 10 years old, and prohibited items include weapons, sharp objects, food, and drinks, as well as smoking, drugs, and fireworks indoors.

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Course Overview

The Catalan Cuisine cooking course in Barcelona offers a 100% vegan experience that lasts for 3 hours. Priced from $88.36 per person, it provides a unique opportunity to learn traditional Catalan recipes.

Participants can cancel their reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and they can book their spot without upfront payment.

The course takes place at a 100% plant-based cooking school, where a group of fewer than 10 people will cook and taste 12 recipes, including starters, main dishes, and desserts, over a 4-hour event.

Experience Details

Participants will learn to prepare traditional Catalan recipes, including Fideuà, Fricandó, and escalivada, during this unique experience at a 100% plant-based cooking school.

The group size is less than 10 people, ensuring a personalized and interactive cooking class. Over the 4-hour event, you will cook and taste 12 recipes, including starters, main dishes, and desserts.

The experience includes a welcome drink, with additional beverages available for purchase at the end. Participants are encouraged to bring Tupperware to take home any leftovers from the delicious plant-based Catalan cuisine.

Recipes Included

This cooking course features a total of 12 recipes across starters, main dishes, and dessert.

The starters include:

• bread with tomato
• smoked paprika pâté pastries
• baked veggie bread
• potato-cabbage-garlic smash with romesco sauce
• Catalan spinach tartlets
• ocean fritters.

The main dishes consist of:

• seasonal cannelloni with béchamel
• noodle paella with artichokes and asparagus
• meatballs with peas and sea delights
• stewed soy meat
• vegan sausage with white beans.

For dessert, you will make:

• almond cream
• menjar blanc.

The diverse menu allows attendees to explore the flavors of traditional Catalan cuisine through a fully plant-based lens.

Starters

What better way to kick off the Catalan cuisine cooking course than with the starters?

The menu features a delectable lineup, beginning with the classic bread with tomato – a simple yet flavor-packed staple.

Next, guests will dive into the savory Sobrasada pastries, crafted with a smoky paprika pâté.

Rounding out the starters is the Coca de escalivada, a bread dough base topped with baked vegetables for a balance of textures and tastes.

These opening dishes set the stage for the culinary journey, whetting the appetite for the main attractions to come.

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Main Dishes

Moving on to the main dishes, the cooking course offers a tantalizing array of Catalan specialties. Students will learn to prepare seasonal cannelloni with béchamel, a classic fideuà with artichokes, asparagus, and alioli, and meatballs with peas, green sauce, and sea delights. The menu also includes fricandó with mushrooms, a stewed soy-based dish, and white beans with vegan sausage.

Main Dishes	Description
Seasonal Cannelloni	With béchamel sauce
Fideuà	Noodle paella with artichokes, asparagus, and alioli
Meatballs	With peas, green sauce, and sea delights
Fricandó	Stewed soy-based dish with mushrooms
White Beans Butifarra	With vegan sausage

Dessert

The course concludes with a delightful selection of Catalan desserts.

Participants will have the opportunity to prepare and savor two traditional sweets:

1. Almonds Cream – A rich and creamy dessert made with almond milk, sugar, and a hint of vanilla.
2. Menjar blanc – A simple yet elegant dish consisting of a light and silky white pudding, often flavored with lemon or orange.

These classic Catalan desserts offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, providing a satisfying finale to the culinary experience.

With the guidance of the expert instructor, students will learn the techniques to recreate these delectable treats in their own kitchens.

Included Amenities

This cooking course includes a complete plant-based culinary experience. Participants will enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival and have the opportunity to purchase additional beverages at the end of the event. The class covers the preparation of 12 traditional Catalan recipes, from starters to main dishes and desserts, all made with 100% vegan ingredients. The experience takes place at the In Bloom Cooking School, located behind the Plaza España and the Arenas mall. To make the most of the leftovers, participants are recommended to bring Tupperware containers.

Included	Excluded
Welcome drink	Weapons
Cooking 12 vegan Catalan recipes	Sharp objects
Tasting all prepared dishes	Food and drinks

Important Information

The cooking course isn’t suitable for children under 10 years old.

The meeting point for the event is In Bloom Cooking School, located behind Plaza España and the Arenas mall.

There are several prohibited items for the course:

1. Weapons and sharp objects
2. Food, drinks, and alcohol
3. Smoking indoors, drugs, and fireworks

It’s recommended that participants bring Tupperware containers to take home any leftover food from the cooking experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cooking Class Conducted in English?

The cooking class is conducted in English. The course overview and experience details do not mention the language of instruction, but it is a common practice for culinary classes in Barcelona to offer instruction in English for international participants.

Can the Recipes Be Adapted for Dietary Restrictions?

The recipes can likely be adapted for some dietary restrictions. Participants should contact the cooking school in advance to inquire about modifications for allergies or other dietary needs. The school may be able to accommodate certain requests.

Is There a Minimum Number of Participants Required?

There’s no minimum number of participants required for this cooking course. The group size is limited to less than 10 people, providing a more intimate and personalized experience for all attendees.

Do I Need to Bring Any Cooking Utensils or Aprons?

No, participants don’t need to bring any cooking utensils or aprons. The cooking school provides all necessary equipment and supplies for the workshop. Participants can focus on learning and enjoying the Catalan cuisine experience.

Can I Take Photos and Videos During the Class?

Photography and video recording are generally allowed during the cooking class. However, it’s best to check with the instructor upon arrival to ensure any restrictions or guidelines. Participants are encouraged to capture their experience, but should avoid disrupting the class.

Recap

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Catalan cuisine with a 100% vegan cooking course in Barcelona. This interactive experience allows you to prepare traditional recipes, creating twelve delicious dishes. With a welcome drink and the chance to taste your creations, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore plant-based Catalan gastronomy while connecting with fellow foodies.

You can check availability for your dates here: