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Barcelona Paella Cooking School Team

Learn to cook Paella with Professional Chefs.

Paella Barcelona Cooking School is a family project run by a mother and daughter where authentic Spanish tradition merges with the rigor of haute cuisine (Hofmann training and Michelin experience).


Forget about theoretical classes; our team of bilingual professional chefs (SPANISH - ENGLISH) will guide you through a 100% practical, participatory, and energetic culinary experience.


You'll end up mastering real cooking techniques in a dynamic, educational, and, above all, very fun environment.

Mother and daughter, professional chefs at Paella Barcelona Cooking School, in their cooking workshop in central Barcelona.
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Helena

Co-founder, Director, Chef & Cooking Instructor

Trained at Hofmann culinary school and with over ten years of experience

Languages: Spanish · English

Hi, I’m Helena! Alongside my daughter María, I founded Paella Barcelona, a family-run cooking school born from our love for food and bringing people together.

I combine my professional background and Catalan culinary traditions to guide guests of all levels. Today, I oversee the school and care for every detail, ensuring each person finds their ideal experience. María and I share a simple vision: a welcoming place with personal attention and professional standards.
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
María

Co-founder, Head Chef & Cooking Instructor

Culinary training: Hofmann

Languages: Spanish · Catalan · English · Mandarin

Hi, I’m María! As a chef and co-founder of Paella Barcelona alongside my mother, Helena, I lead our kitchen and coordinate the classes.

Trained at Hofmann with six years of teaching experience, I focus on top-quality ingredients, clear explanations, and hands-on guidance. In my classes, you'll learn the essential techniques—from building a great sofrito to nailing your rice—so you can cook with confidence. My mother and I share a passion for practical, personal teaching, bringing our family vision to life in every session.
Chef for paella cooking classes and workshops for team building groups in Barcelona
Alex

General Manager at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Experience: Hospitality · Management · Guest Service

Languages: English · Spanish · German · Afrikaans

Hi, I’m Alex! Growing up in my dad's restaurant in Johannesburg and later managing teams in hospitality and sales, looking after people and details has always been my natural habitat.

At Paella Barcelona, I combine that background with my love for food. When you reach out to book a class or event, I’m your first point of contact—listening, guiding you, and ensuring every detail is ready. My goal is to make everything effortless so you can just arrive, relax, and enjoy great food and company!
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Matteo

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Previous culinary experience: Buckingham Palace · Gordon Ramsay · Soho House · Billy Brunch

Languages: Spanish · English · Italian

Hi, I’m Matteo! Born on the Tuscan coast into a family of cooks, my passion took me from Italy and Australia to London, where I cooked for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and worked at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Soho House.

Barcelona has been my home for ten years. In my classes at Paella Barcelona, you’ll learn professional techniques and why each step matters—from building flavour to getting your rice just right—helping you gain confidence and a strong culinary foundation.
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Emma

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Culinary training: ESHOB · Hofmann

Languages: Spanish · Catalan · English

Hi, I’m Emma! Born and raised in Barcelona with roots across Girona and Priorat, I love sharing the flavours and stories of Catalonia. After living abroad, including a long chapter in New York, I returned home excited to share our culinary heritage.

Trained at ESHOB and Hofmann with a background in history and storytelling, I bring culture into the kitchen. We’ll prepare paella step by step, exploring aromas, traditions, and techniques so you leave with great memories and the confidence to cook it again!
Chef for paella cooking classes and workshops for team building groups in Barcelona
John

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Experience: Professional kitchens in the US & Vail, Colorado

Languages: Spanish · English

Hi, I’m John! Raised in the US in a family with strong Italian roots, my love for food led me to work in professional kitchens across the States and in Vail, Colorado, where I learned organisation, precision, and teamwork.

Barcelona has been my home since 2004. In my classes, you’ll get hands-on from the start, cooking step by step and understanding how every decision shapes the dish. Just bring your curiosity—I’ll help you build confidence and enjoy a great meal together!
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Migue

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Culinary training: Escuela de Hostelería de Sevilla · Martín Lippo & Jordi Bordàs

Languages: Spanish · Catalan · English · German

Hi, I’m Migue! I’m from Pego in Valencia, the birthplace of paella. Trained in Seville and honed in renowned kitchens across Valencia, Germany, and Barcelona, I bring deep technical knowledge and attention to detail to every session.

In my classes, you’ll start cooking right away. I’ll guide you through recognising a great sofrito, building flavour with stock, and nailing the rice point. Ask, taste, and enjoy the moment everything clicks—so you leave excited to make paella again!
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Jimena

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Culinary training: Le Cordon Bleu Peru · Over 20 years of experience

Languages: Spanish · English

Hi, I’m Jimena! Originally from Peru and trained at Le Cordon Bleu, I have over 20 years of culinary experience, including nearly 15 years running my own restaurant, AÏOLI, where I learned to care for every ingredient and detail.

At Paella Barcelona, I’ll guide you step by step, teaching you what to look for, smell, and taste as you cook. I love turning uncertainty into confidence, ensuring you leave with fresh ideas, great memories, and the excitement to put your apron on again!
Chef for paella cooking classes and workshops for team building groups in Barcelona
Cristian

Chef & Cooking Instructor at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Culinary training: EHTB · Michelin-starred kitchens (Can Gaig, Evo, Neichel)

Languages: Spanish · Catalan · English

Hi, I’m Cristian! Combining Catalan and Andalusian family traditions, I trained in Barcelona and honed my craft in Michelin-starred kitchens like Can Gaig, Evo, and Neichel, as well as top hotels in Barcelona and England.

Today, I make professional techniques easy and practical from the start. I’ll teach you to read the aromas of the sofrito, understand the stock, and master the rice so that when we sit down to eat, you feel proud to say, “I cooked this.”
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Aris

Kitchen Assistant at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Experience: Mise en place · Kitchen support · Guest welcome

Languages: Spanish · English

Hi, I’m Aris! I’m from Argentina, and I love cooking and welcoming people with a smile. Before you even arrive, I prepare the ingredients, utensils, and workstations so you can simply put on your apron and start enjoying the experience.

During class, I’ll be right nearby supporting the chef, looking after every detail, and bringing a cheerful spirit to the kitchen. Having been part of many chapters in the school’s story, I work to make sure you feel right at home from the start!
Private chef for team building paella cooking classes and workshops in Barcelona
Antonio

Kitchen Assistant at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Experience: Kitchen organisation · Team support · Guest care

Languages: Spanish · French

Hi, I’m Antonio! I’m from Colombia, and at Paella Barcelona you’ll find me getting our kitchen spotless, tidy, and ready to welcome you before the class begins.

While you cook, I support the team and keep your workspace clear and comfortable, always ready to lend a hand. We work hard, but a good sense of humour is always part of our day—I hope you’ll catch that cheerful atmosphere and feel completely at ease cooking with us!
Chef for paella cooking classes and workshops for team building groups in Barcelona
Yeseny

Kitchen Assistant at Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Experience: Kitchen preparation · Organisation · Attention to detail

Languages: Spanish

Hi, I’m Yeseny! My work begins before you arrive at the school, preparing the space, checking every station, and taking care of the details so you find a kitchen ready to welcome you.

During the class, I keep an eye on everything the team needs and help keep the space organised while you cook. For me, looking after the little details is a way of looking after people, helping you feel comfortable and leave with wonderful memories!

Ready to experience a unique gastronomic experience in Barcelona?

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More than just a simple culinary space in Barcelona, we are a family project founded by a mother and daughter, as well as a culinary training school dedicated wholeheartedly to conveying the technique, passion, and essence of authentic Spanish cuisine.

 

Our mission is clear: to teach you to master the kitchen by merging the best-kept secrets of tradition with the professional rigor of haute cuisine.

 

Our Culinary DNA: From the Hofmann School to the Michelin Star 


We are not just food enthusiasts; we are professionals backed by the elite. Our journey has been marked by thorough training at the prestigious Hofmann Culinary School and real experience working in kitchens awarded Michelin Stars.

 

This background allows us to offer you an experience where impeccable technique meets the flavor of recipes that have been passed down through generations.

 

A Team of Professional Chefs (100% Bilingual) 


The heart of our school is our human team. All our instructors are professional chefs and cooking teachers with years of teaching experience, specializing in Mediterranean products and flavors.

 

We know that Barcelona is a global city, which is why we speak English and Spanish fluently. We will be delighted to guide you step by step through Spanish gastronomic culture in both languages, ensuring you don’t miss a single detail, no matter where you come from.

 

Immersive Methodology: Learn, Cook, and Enjoy 


Forget about boring classes where you only watch the chef cook. All our workshops and cooking courses are designed under a 100% participatory, educational, and hands-on philosophy.

 

With us, learning is easy, dynamic, and above all, a lot of fun. What will you achieve in our classes?


 

Technical Mastery: You will learn professional culinary methods and techniques applicable to your daily life. 

New Skills: You will acquire real competencies while working side by side with other students. 

Unique Environment: We foster an energetic, pleasant, and collaborative workspace, the perfect setting to absorb new information while enjoying the process and networking.

 

Discover the true Spanish gastronomy with those who know it best. Join our table and become the chef you have always wanted to be.