bcnKITCHEN

Don’t get to class too early: the door will be locked! But, you will want to get a good seat and then be prepared to work and your station and the. Be prepared to eat well! Alvaro is wonderful and full of tips of where to eat later on. The recipes come by email later. You won’t regret attending!

One only needs to pass through Las Ramblas to see streets upon streets of stores filled with kitsch. It’s easy to be tempted to buy yourself (and family/​friends) a little souvenir from Barcelona. But if you truly want to take memories of Barcelona home with you, then the best thing you can do is sign up for a cooking class at bcnKitchen.
From the very beginning of class, chef Rais welcomed us and the other «students» with cheerful, Catalan hospitality. As a side note, Santa Caterina market — where she took the group to shop for ingredients — is far better than the more popular Boqueria market. The trip to market was a wonderful experience itself as you not only learn about the fundamentals and importance of shopping for fresh ingredients but you also come to appreciate one of the reasons why Barcelona has become such a foodie capital.
The setup of the class itself is something I would replicate at home for my next dinner party — getting a group of fun and lively friends, everyone is delegated a task to contribute to the feast, and lots of wine to help everyone relax and enjoy the experience even more.
While I may have had some working knowledge of some of the recipes, I truly learned a lot and feel confident that I can take this «souvenir» back home to enjoy with family and friends for many more years to come. Can you say the same about that keychain you bought?