Private Spanish Cooking Class in London on a Houseboat

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Cook authentic Catalan dishes aboard a charming Dutch barge near Canary Wharf. Hosted by Tere and Colin (with their friendly cat, Tippi), this experience blends Spanish flavors with a truly local London setting. Using ingredients brought from Barcelona and fresh produce from London markets, you’ll prepare classic dishes like tortilla de patatas, fideua, or paella in Tere’s cozy houseboat kitchen. Afterward, share the meal together around the table, enjoying stories of life between London and Barcelona. It’s a rare chance to experience Spanish hospitality, art, and cuisine, all in the heart of London.

Example Menu

Starter

Gazpacho (cold soup from Andalusia)

or Berenjenas con miel (aubergine fritters with honey)

Main

Pan con tomate (Catalan toast with tomato)

with padron peppers (little green peppers from the Basque country pan-fried)

Main

Tortilla de patatas (traditional potato omelet)

or Espinacas a la Catalana (Catalan spinach with toasted pine nuts and raisins)

Main

Paella or Fideua (either seafood, chicken or vegetarian)

What's Included

Home-cooked meal
1 glass Spanish Cava
Spanish cooking class on a houseboat in London
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet Tere at Poplar Waterside and Marina, Boardwalk Place, at the marina entry gate. The location is about a 10-minute walk from Canary Wharf. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join Tere, her partner Colin, and their beautiful cat Tippi on their charming houseboat near Canary Wharf for an unforgettable Spanish cooking class in London. In this 2-hour cooking experience, Tere will guide you in creating an authentic Catalan meal in her small kitchen. She often visits her family in Barcelona, bringing back her favorite ingredients to use alongside the freshest local produce. During your London cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare 2–3 classic dishes such as pan con tomate with padron peppers (Catalan toast with tomato), tortilla de patatas (traditional potato omelet) or espinacas a la catalana (fresh spinach sauteed with raisins and pine nuts), and fideua or paella (either seafood, chicken or a vegetarian option). After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve helped prepare, accompanied by laughter, engaging conversation, and stories of growing up in London and Barcelona.

This unique in-home Spanish cooking class on a Dutch barge houseboat in East London is the perfect local London experience, blending art, authentic food, and culture.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tere has a fluffy rag-doll cat, Tippi, who is friendly and gentle.
  • Tere can accommodate lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets, with advance notice.
  • For safety reasons, Tere can only host children over 12 years of age.
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Paella Making Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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