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Spanish Foodie Experience on a Boat Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Canary Wharf, London

Step aboard a beautiful Dutch houseboat and experience authentic Spanish hospitality in one of London's most unique dining settings.

Moored in a private marina beside Canary Wharf, this intimate Spanish Foodie Experience is hosted by Tere, who has a passion for sharing authentic Spanish and Catalan cuisine. Much more than a meal and quite different from a traditional cookery school, guests are welcomed into her home to discover authentic family recipes, traditional Spanish cooking techniques, regional food traditions and the joy of sharing delicious food and conversation around the table, all while enjoying the unique atmosphere of life on a houseboat.

**Please note:** This is an authentic home cooking and dining experience, not a professional cookery school with individual cooking stations. Guests participate throughout the experience, taking part in key stages of the preparation while Tere guides them through the recipes and completes some elements to ensure everything is ready to enjoy together. There are plenty of opportunities to ask questions, learn new techniques and leave inspired to recreate the dishes at home.

Suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced home cooks, this experience offers the chance to discover authentic Spanish ingredients, traditional methods and the culture and customs that make Spanish food so special.

Once the cooking is complete, everyone sits down together to enjoy a leisurely, relaxed meal aboard Tere's cosy houseboat overlooking the peaceful private marina. Sharing delicious food, conversation and genuine Spanish hospitality is at the heart of the experience, making it unlike both a restaurant meal and a traditional cooking class.

If guests would like to enjoy a drink with their meal, they can choose from a bottle of quality Spanish Cava or, during the summer months, a jug of freshly made authentic Sangria prepared using Tere's own family recipe. Please select the preferred option when booking.

**Optional Spanish Language Experience**

For those learning Spanish, this unique experience can also be upgraded to include conversational Spanish throughout the session. As an experienced private Spanish tutor, Tere can combine authentic cooking with practical language learning in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

**Important Information**

* The experience takes place in a domestic kitchen aboard a beautiful Dutch houseboat.
* Guests cook alongside the host and participate in key stages of the preparation rather than preparing every element individually.
* A minimum of two guests is required. If only one person books, the experience may be postponed or cancelled.

**Allergy Information**

A beautiful, fluffy and very friendly Ragdoll cat called Tippi lives on board. Although she doesn't take part in the cooking experience, guests with cat allergies should consider this before booking or purchasing the experience as a gift.

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“Loved everything about it. Great company, great food. Will be doing our best to recreate. Learned loads about Spanish food and would highly recommend the experience. Thank you Tere for a brilliant experience. Like to do this again.”
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Posted 11 months ago
“The Spanish foodie experience is such a fun and unique activity - we would highly recommend it. Tere is a wonderful host, we were made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived! During the cooking, Tere gives you lots of information about the food and where it comes from and why she chooses it and she makes sure that you feel really involved in the process. The food is absolutely delicious, so tasty! And the venue is fab, it was so cosy even with the tail end of a storm blowing around outside. The photos and recipes Tere also sent through were a lovely bonus. Thank you so much Tere!”
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Posted 1 year ago
Scott Francis
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“A lovely unique experience with fantastic food! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience”
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Posted 1 year ago
Sarah Philpot
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“Amazing, Tere was so lovely and chatty, amazing conversation and most importantly, amazing food that I can't wait to try cooking at home!”
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Posted 1 year ago
Hannah Borthwick
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“We had a brilliant afternoon with Tere celebrating my father in laws 80th birthday. He has travelled extensively in Spain so it was wonderful to see the interaction with Tere and her knowledge of all the produce she uses. She welcomed us into her quirky home like old friends and cooked us a delicious lunch. We ranged in age from 9 to 80 and all had a fantastic time.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Maria Anastasiou
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“We had a wonderful experience. Tere was very approachable and made us feel relaxed and comfortable. She was very knowledgable about all the ingredients and explained each step of the cooking process. We loved how at home and authentic it felt and it was a very unique and cooking class like no other. All the good that Tere cooked was absolutely delicious and we even got to take the leftovers home! Thank you, Tere for a lovely evening!”
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Posted 1 year ago
Eloisa Belloni
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“A truly lovely experience. I booked this as a surprise for my partner’s birthday, and he absolutely loved it. Tere was incredibly welcoming and warm from the moment we arrived. She gave us a fascinating glimpse into her life on the houseboat, showing us around and sharing personal stories that made the experience feel intimate and special. Her explanations of the recipes and the ingredients she used were clear and engaging. We also had the pleasure of meeting Tippi, her charming cat, who came by to greet us. Overall, a unique and heartwarming experience I’d highly recommend!”
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Posted 1 year ago
Jules Burton
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“From the warmest welcome to the final farewell, Tere looked after us exceptionally! My two daughters and myself could not have had more fun and learnt some extra special cooking tips along the way. The food that Tere cooked for us was packed full of flavour and colour - she also added little treats bought from Spain to ensure absolutely authentic flavours. I could not recommend this cooking experience enough, Tere hosted above and beyond. Thank you Tere!”
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Posted 1 year ago