Barcelona Cooking Class for Social Good

Step away from the tourist shuffle and into a mission-driven slow-food kitchen with heart. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn authentic Catalan recipes from a local chef and finish with a family meal among friends. Most importantly, you’ll hear how this nonprofit is changing lives while making the culinary industry more diverse and inclusive.

Step into the kitchen at Mescladís, a nonprofit Barcelona restaurant where food connects people and creates opportunities. With guidance from an expert local chef, you’ll prepare three Catalan favorites: fresh gazpacho, traditional paella (with meat or vegetarian), and silky crema catalana. Along the way, you’ll use seasonal, sustainable ingredients, learn tips you can take home, and experience the unique energy of a slow-food kitchen. Your class also supports Mescladís’ mission to provide people from marginalized communities, such as refugees, free hands-on training that opens doors to careers in hospitality. After cooking, sit down with your fellow travelers for a family-friendly meal. Enjoy it with wine, beer, or non-alcoholic options like seltzer, soda, and juice. It's a heartwarming, unforgettable taste of Barcelona’s culture and spirit.