About this tour
When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this Barcelona class, she learned to assemble a proper Catalan charcuterie and cheese board from scratch — no cooking skills needed. Run by locals who know the regional produce inside out, the two-hour session covers selection, arrangement, and how to make it look intentional rather than haphazard. You'll taste what you build alongside two local ecological wines, and the veg and vegan swaps mean dietary choices don't sideline you. It's the kind of practical skill that sticks around long after the class ends.
Highlights
- No cooking required — pure assembly and aesthetic skill
- Two local ecological wines paired thoughtfully with selections
- Learn Catalan produce quality markers from instructors
- Vegetarian and vegan board options without compromise
- Shared board means tasting range without waste
- Skill translates to dinner parties, picnics, and entertaining
- Relaxed two-hour pace, no stress or time pressure
What to expect
Lily found the class welcoming and hands-on from the start. You'll work with the instructor to understand how Catalan producers approach cheese and cured meats — what makes a board feel balanced, how textures and flavours play together, and why the board you build is different from the one next to it. The session moves at a comfortable pace; there's no rush. You'll sample the board as you build it, and the two wines paired throughout help you understand how different components work with what's in your glass.
The best bit? You leave with a tangible skill that works year-round. Whether you're hosting or just wanting to stop buying sad pre-packed boards at the supermarket, the principles stick. Lily appreciated that veg and vegan versions were treated as real options, not afterthoughts — the instructor was genuinely enthusiastic about catering for dietary needs.
What travellers say
- Teaches genuine skill, not a gimmick class
- Local knowledge of Catalan producers embedded throughout
- Veg and vegan options integrated, not tokenistic
- Hands-on tasting and pairing elevates learning
- Two hours hits the sweet spot — relaxed, not rushed
- Not recommended if pregnant — check with your doctor first
- Wheelchair accessibility not explicitly confirmed
- Alcohol component means you'll need transport sorted
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you've ever felt stuck assembling a cheeseboard or wanted to impress mates without cooking, this lands squarely in your wheelhouse. Small group size means the instructor can adjust pacing to your questions. Dietary flexibility is genuinely offered, so vegetarians and vegans won't feel sidelined.
The class isn't recommended for pregnant travellers, so check in with your doctor first. The space assumes reasonable mobility — no specific info on wheelchair access, so contact ahead if that's a factor. It's a tasting session with alcohol, so plan transport accordingly.
Bring nothing; everything's supplied and included in the board and wines. Small children in prams are welcome. Service animals allowed. Public transport is nearby if you're not driving. Book ahead and flag dietary needs when you sign up.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.