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Barcelona with Withlocals

"We visited Barcelona with a group of 12, ranging in age from 4 to 55, and this paella cooking class was such a fun experience for everyone. Eduardo did a wonderful job of finding ways to include the entire group, even the littlest members, which made it especially memorable for our family. The experience was educational without ever feeling like a lesson—we learned about paella (and cuddlefish!) and the cooking process, but more importantly, we laughed, cooked, ate, and had a great time together. Eduardo created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that worked beautifully for such a wide range of ages. This was a really fun and unique way to experience Barcelona, and I would absolutely recommend it, especially for families or groups traveling together."

"It was such a great experience. Philippe is very patient en a good teacher. Had a great dance. Thank you!"

"Myself, my wife and our adult daughter thoroughly enjoyed our time with Esteve - a celebrity chef - learning to make a few basic tapas and the secrets to making a good paella. Great fun since we all enjoy cooking and a definite must for anyone that is into paella!"

"Chef Philippe was wonderful with our boys, 4 and 6. They did all the cooking and learned so much. Philippe is patient and knowledgable, it was a wonderful meal and great time!"

"We had a lovely evening with our kids at Phillipe’s place, the kids enjoyed cooking and learning about Catalan language and cuisine. The kids found Phillipe interesting and funny. Would highly recommend."

"We are a family of 5 from Hong Kong and enjoy learning something from the locals every time we visit a new place. We found many good reviews of Philippe's private 2hr cooking class but we thought 2hr might be a bit too rush if our children want to enjoy plenty of cooking as well as a good moment for all of us to enjoy the meal together with Philippe. I communicate with Philippe and am glad that he is responsive and is willing to accommodate our needs. We did a 3-hour session of a traditional Catalan home cooking, including pa amb tomaquet, padron peppers, tortella de patatas, paella and crema catalana. It was a great fun for our children. Philippe was very thoughtful, carefully balancing the time needed for cooking and a pace which the children can enjoy themselves in the process. It was a big portion for all of us and Philippe was impressed that we can finish the food and nothing went to the bin. (to readers: be reminded to go with an empty stomach) Philippe had also shared his life and adventure with us during the meal and we appreciate our great time with such a nice person."

"Not much more to be said that hasn’t already been raved about. Philippe was a wonderful host to myself, my wife and our 5 year old. His home is beautiful, an alluring layout that is tastefully decorated. As for Philippe himself, he was patient, kind, and encouraging to our child, who is usually quite shy. The icing (or fire in this case) on the cake was our son learning to use the blow torch for the Creama Catalana caramel. Definitely a highlight of the trip! "

"We spent a super afternoon with Philippe as he taught the children (and us!!) how to make a traditional paella. Philippe was great with the children, keeping them interested and on-task. He shared a wealth of information not just about the food, but about Catalan culture and traditions as well. The meal was delicious and the children all felt a sense of pride and accomplishment having prepared dinner for us all. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it to other families! :)"

"Philippe was a fabulous host and great with our kids as they prepared, cooked and served our authentic Spanish meal. The food was absolutely amazing and the experience of cooking with a local in their own home was the cherry on top. Would definitely recommend for families with young kids, thanks again for an unforgettable experience "

"When we travel, we value seeing a city/culture through the eyes of a local. The experience that Philippe granted our family (My wife & I, + 10yo daughter and 7yo son) is one that we will never forget. Imagine spending a few hours with a world traveler who opens their home and his heart to his guests. His passions are shared and his ability to engage my kids was priceless. We haven’t even begun to talk about the INCREDIBLE Paella yet!! My daughter said “I didn’t think I was going to like it… but I am sure glad that I tried, it was delicious!” My wife and I exchanged dozens of glances and smiles with hearts full of gratitude for the experience we were in. This is a 10/10 mist do with your kiddos!"