Food Technology Trip to Barcelona

About this trip

Our Food Technology trip to Barcelona immerses students in the innovative and rich traditions of Spanish and Catalan cuisine. They’ll explore vibrant food markets, discovering local ingredients and culinary techniques, while understanding the significance of fresh, regional produce.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival Day
Walking tour of Barcelona

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La Boqueria Market
Las Ramblas
Chocolate Museum

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Ciutadella Park
La Sagrada Familia
Tapas making Lesson

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Depart for the UK

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Excursion Ideas

Chocolate Museum Find out more

Chocolate Museum

Subject Range: Food Technology, Cultural, MFL

What you’ll experience: A small museum, but well worth a visit. Learn about the history of chocolate throughout the ages and maybe even pick up some treats at the end in the gift shop.

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La Boqueria Market (Las Ramblas)

Subject Range: Food Technology, Cultural, MFL

What you’ll experience: A Barcelona institution, this historic, vibrant market off Las Ramblas is brimming with charm and atmosphere. With over 200 stalls, a great opportunity to learn about Spanish food and society.

Tapas Lesson Find out more

Tapas Lesson

Subject Range: Cultural, Food Technology

What you’ll experience: Learn how to cook 6 different tapas at this city centre workshop. Afterwards, enjoy the end results with a dessert and a drink. Information: 1.5 hour duration.

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Las Ramblas

Subject Range: MFL, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: Las Ramblas is the central boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is primarily pedestrianised. It is approximately 1.2 kilometres long with Port Vell (near the cruise port terminal) at the Southern most end and Plaça Catalunya at the northern most end. You can also visit La Boqueria, a large food market housed in one of La Ramblas’ most interesting buildings.

Select Says: Look out for live performances, human statue art, and working artists.

Walking Tour Find out more

Walking Tour

Subject Range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL, Cross Curricular

What you’ll experience: A walking tour of the old part of the city will allow you to get your bearings and get a feel for Barcelona with insights from a local guide. Information: 30 people per guide.

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Ciutadella Park

Subject Range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL

What you’ll experience: Visit this tranquil oasis, east of the gothic quarter, which features a beautiful lake with Gaudi designed water feature ‘La Cascada’.

Accommodation Options

Barcelona Sport Hostel Find out more

Barcelona Sport Hostel

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Location: Barcelona

What you’ll experience: Set in Barcelona, 500 metres from Passeig de Gracia, BcnSportHostels offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is close to Tivoli Theatre, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Plaça Catalunya. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests. Rooms: Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a city view. Facilities:

Equity Point Centric Find out more

Equity Point Centric

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Capacity: 65

Location: Barcelona

What you’ll experience: Located a few minutes’ walk from La Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas. There is a metro stop right in front of this hostel. Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Facilities: Large common room with TV, free Wi-Fi, terrace, security lockers.

Hotel Barcelona House Find out more

Hotel Barcelona House

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Location: Barcelona

What you’ll experience: Barcelona House Hotel is in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, 80 metres from the Ramblas. The hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with wooden floors, free wired internet and a flat-screen TV. Barcelona Cathedral and the Boquería Market are 500 metres away. The port and Maremagnum Shopping Centre are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. You can walk to Barceloneta Beach in 20 minutes or take a bus. There are many galleries near the Barcelona House. The Picasso Museum and fashionable Borne district are a 10-minute walk away. Rooms: Rooms are also heated and have a safe. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Facilities: There is a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage is available.

Hotel Don Juan Resort Find out more

Hotel Don Juan Resort

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Location: Costa Brava

What you’ll experience: Located 200 metres from Tossa de Mar’s Platja Gran Beach, this hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and terrace. Its air-conditioned rooms come with a private balcony and satellite TV, as well as kitchen and buffet fully renovated in 2020. The Don Juan’s buffet restaurant serves Mediterranean food. There is also a bright, modern bar serving drinks and snacks. Rooms: Facilities: There is a games room with pool and table tennis tables. The hotel also provides an entertainment programme for children.

Roma Reial Find out more

Roma Reial

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Capacity: 52

Location: Barcelona

What you’ll experience: In a great central location in the Gothic Quarter. This hotel is situated in the picturesque and lively Royal Square, just off Las Ramblas. Rooms: Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Facilities: Restaurant with outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception.

TOC Hostel Barcelona Find out more

TOC Hostel Barcelona

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Location: Barcelona

What you’ll experience: Set in the heart of Barcelona, just 700 metres from Plaza Catalunya Square. Metro Universtitat is a 2-minute walk from the property and a 25-minute metro ride will take you to Barceloneta Beach. Sagrada Familia is 10 minutes’ metro ride away. Rooms: TOC Hostel Barcelona offers rooms with air conditioning and heating. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV and some have a private bathroom. Facilities: There is a shared TV area, kitchen and games room for guests to make use of.

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