Barcelona Slow Travel

The tapas dinner was an awesome experience. Christina and Guillermo were wonderful hosts and it was definitely a highlight of the trip.
The food and drinks were excellent but we most enjoyed getting to know such a lovely couple and more about the city of Barcelona.
Do it!

Wir hatten zu zweit das Vergnügen mit Cristina und Guillermo in ihrer Küche Tapas zur Jahres Zeit (Winter) passend zu zubereiten. Es waren 4 ½ kurzweilige Stunden. Die anderen vier Gäste aus USA und Korea waren genauso interessant wie die beiden Gastgeber und die Zubereitung der speisen. Die Kommunikation fand flüssig in englisch und spanisch statt (wer also auf deutsch hofft sollte nicht zu enttäuscht sein). Ich würde eine absolute Empfehlung aussprechen. Es bleibt das Rest Risiko der Gästegruppe. Aber das Risiko ist es wert.

Our «Market Tour and Paella Cooking Experience» with Guillermo and Cristina was fantastic. Their unique blend of local gastronomic education and interactive food preparation make this class a welcome detour from a typical tourist destination. Guillermo and Cristina were excellent hosts and made us feel like we were just visiting old friends. The food was very enjoyable, especially because we sourced the food from the local market and make it as a group.
This is our first time to Barcelona. Although we had a wonderful time seeing many of the sights and eating the local cuisine, our time here would not be the same without the unique experience that Guillermo and Cristina provide. Do yourself a favor and sign up for this great class.

We’ve just returned from Barcelona. If you enjoy cooking and learning more about local cuisine preparation you must try this cooking class. It is an intimate setting (we had 6 at our setting) in the home of two very passionate, professional cooks. We attended on our first day in Barcelona and are so happy we did as we were better prepared for ordering our meals for the trip. We were each assigned tasks for preparing our tapas with the expert guidance of our hosts. The conversations were lively and everyone enjoyed the time together. It is a good value for the money.

I do not recommend the tapas tour. I went on a few other food tours and I was not impressed with the food and it was quite expensive for what you get. Also, a friend offered some constructive feedback to Guillaume and he was very unprofessional to this individual. I would recommend another food tour, as there are great ones in Barcelona for good prices. go elsewhere.

I did both the tapas cooking experience and the eco wine tour through Barcelona Slow Travel and both were stand outs of my trip to Barcelona! Not only were both amazing experiences with knowledgeable, friendly locals; but both were incredibly tasty and informative. I recommend both very highly!

We had a great time at Christina and Guillaume’s Tapas Cooking Experience! In a so charming and welcoming way the hosts taught us how to make different kinds of very delicious tapas. Additionally, they gave us interesting background information about the ingedients we used and the Catalan culture. I really enjoyed it and would recommend the course at any time!

We had a great time at Christina and Guillermo’s. The food was wonderful and you couldn’t ask for better hosts. We met 8 other people there who I’m sure will echo my sentiments. We got to share a meal of all local, fresh tapas which was different than the potatas bravas or other fried food you can find at any restaurant in Barcelona. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting.

While it’s wonderful to go to an elegant restaurant, it’s EVEN BETTER to have an elegant meal in the lovely home of a generous, fun, couple who really know how to cook Catalan cuisine and who teach you how to do it, too. While I’ve been cooking all my adulthood they still had tips to share with me that I’m delighted to know. And our meal had all fresh organic ingredients that are locally sourced. We love Barcelona and now we love it even more.
We arrived at 6pm by the 59 bus from Barceloneta — easy and straight there. And we left at about 11:30 pm and went home by the metro (two blocks away) safely and easily. There are still lots of folks about since this is a night time city and it doesn’t get dark in the summer until after 10pm.
Between those two times, the time flew. I loved that we participated in the cooking but there was no pressure to do it ‘right.’ My husband has never cooked but loved taking part in the dicing, shucking and peeling adventures. Each course was yummy and it all was accompanied by different wines. And since it was a hot summer evening the menu was lighter fare — mussels, cod, gazpacho, Mojito sorbet and much more that I don’t remember the names of right now — especially the cheeses and sausages.
Guillermo and Cristina and fabulous at helping people feel relaxed and playful so the 10 of us thoroughly enjoyed meeting each other, too. And since their English is great, I didn’t feel uncomfortable with my lack of Spanish.
Go prepared to eat well, have fun, and learn something about the food and culture of Barcelona and Catalunya. It will be an evening you’ll remember all your lives.

«I finally started learning how to make tapas! My wife and I enjoyed the evening with a couple of dear friends from the UK, along with a couple of their friends, a young couple from Alabama and another couple from Sweden… and our hosts from Barcelona. 10 courses, with ample wine. Not only did we learn the secret of how to eat garlic without painful side effects (those of you „our“ age will know what I mean) but I also went back for seconds on mussels. (A first for me.) …and thirds! Wait… what? Some of the food that I have only tolerated in the past? I couldn’t get enough of it! And my favorite gazpacho? Fuggedaboudit! …and they promised to share their recipe for their mojito ice cream. JUST WAIT. You’ll love it! Photos to follow…»
That’s how I posted to FB upon getting home from our experience at Barcelona Slow Travel. I was eager to share that to give a sense of enthusiasm that I had for that evening! Our hosts, Christina and Guillermo, were warm, friendly, funny and eager to please. While some of the treats on their menu were not a surprise (olive plate, gherkins and pickled garlic, and gazpacho) the rest of the evening’s menu was entirely dependent on what Guillermo could find FRESH at the market that morning. …and FRESH made all the difference.
Their space is intimate and inviting. After getting to know each other for a bit, each of the guests were seated around a large butcher block table and given a cutting board and a sharp knife, along with a task — from zesting limes to veining garlic to prepping mushrooms, mussels, peppers and the rest, they put us to work! Guillermo ensured that each guest was performing their task just right, while giving us the background of the dishes we were preparing, making small talk and generally making everyone feel «at home.»
Frankly, the next several hours passed by in a blur. No, it wasn’t the wine (okay, maybe just a little bit) but it was the pleasure of the company, the work involved, and the gastronomy! The evening was a resounding SUCCESS. I would not hesitate to return there. (In fact, one of our group was there for her second time!) So if you’re in Barcelona and want to understand the food and the pacing of the dining experience, be sure to check these guys out! You won’t be disappointed!

Cristina and Guillermo are a delightful couple and quickly made us feel welcome in their charming home. Their English is wonderful, and the apartment easy to find, about a 20 minute walk from Plaza Catalunya.
The greeted us with some simple snacks, and then we spent the next 3 hours learning to cook a variety of traditional tapas from croquettes to gazpacho to mojito sorbet They were patient and really let us get involved in the prep and cooking. Every ingredient was locally sourced and carefully chosen for its high quality. The price included wonderful food and a variety of local wines.
Don’t miss this experience! It’s a unique way to get a small glimpse of life in Barcelona. The experience felt special after a day of sightseeing with the tourist masses. We just wish we had more time to take advantage of some of the other activities they offer as part of their business.