Chef Nicole Hooks

Chef At Home in Barcelona

15Services completed

5 / 5Based on 4 reviews

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BarcelonaI travel up to 20 km

Get to know me better

I love cooking American soul food and traditional Spanish/Catalan dishes. I am passionate about hospitality and making sure my guests are satisfied.

I am a professional chef with 5 years experience in catering, private events and teaching cooking courses. I studied at Hofmann Culinary school in Barcelona and after my one year course ended, I started catering small parties and hosting pop up dinners from my living room along with collaborations with local bars and restaurants in Barcelona, offering American soul food and Creole dishes. Growing up in California and Georgia has led to my appreciation and love for soul food and easy Californian cuisine. I love cooking for people and seeing the smile on their faces as they eat my food.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

joy, comfort, fun and passion. I feel free when I'm cooking and in the kitchen.

I learned to cook at...

the Michelin accredited Hofmann Culinary school located in Barcelona. I studied general culinary arts for one year and took a 3 month rice course.

A cooking secret...

is to cook with love and being detailed oriented. I make sure all dishes meet my very high standards and taste delicious.

Types of cuisine I prepare

Tapas
Local
Seafood/Fish
Mediterranean
Chef's special
Fusion

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Chef Nicole's reviews

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15 services

Chef was personable and explained the dishes. We also learned about the history of Barcelona and Spain. This was a birthday dinner that me and my family will never forget. Thanks Chef!!

Amazing experience and food! Would do again.

Perfect experience, Chef Nicole cooked for my family of 8 including toddler. She customized the menu to exactly what we wanted, the timing was ideal so we could entertain the toddler while we drank and had appetizers, were able to all eat together (everything was delicious, the watermelon gazpacho and paella were both big hits), then put down the toddler for bedtime before finishing with an amazing chocolate desert. It was a perfect birthday dinner at the AirBnB!

A must do experience. Nicole delivered on every level. Delicious food with a personal touch. Looked after everyone’s needs. Left work area spotless.