Let’s be perfectly clear about one very important matter if you’re about to learn Spanish ahead of your holidays this year… You’re probably motivated by the food as much as the grammar (if not moreso).
Accordingly, Pride in Foodservice Week, on 2nd – 6th February 2026, feels like it could have been established with Spain in mind. There’s no nation prouder of its cuisine and hospitality, after all. So, it’s an ideal reminder why Spain’s world class food culture deserves more than pointing at pictures and hoping for the best.
And when you learn Spanish… Buen provecho! Need we say more? Perhaps not.
But all the same, let’s take a closer look at the benefits of Spanish classes before going away.
Speak a Language Where Food Is the Main Event
Spain has the largest food and drink sector in Europe. Bars, cafés and restaurants form the beating heart of daily life. Eating out is a ritual more than a treat.
Moreover, menus are rich and regional, as Condé Naste Traveller’s Marti Buckley explores in her recent article Forget French fine dining or new Nordic cuisine, Spain has quietly become the foodiest country in Europe:
“Over 52 provinces, knowledge runs deep when it comes to cultivation and cooking of traditional ingredients – everything from the prawns of Cataluña to the baby tear-shaped peas of Basque Country to the red tuna of Andalucía to cave-aged blue cheeses of Asturias.”
Expect mouthwatering menus featuring Spain’s best-loved dishes such as:
- Paella
- Tortilla Española
- Jamón Ibérico
- Patatas bravas
- Gazpacho & salmorejo
- Arroz negro
- Gambas al ajillo
- Churros con chocolate
Sunshine on a platter. But rarely well-translated.
Level Up Your Eating Game When You Learn Spanish
Learning Spanish before you travel means you can:
- Order confidently
- Ask what’s local, seasonal or house special
- Chat more naturally to waiters, market traders and bar staff
And suddenly, you’re experiencing Spanish culture besides eating Spanish food.
Start Learning Spanish Now and Thank Yourself at the Table Later
At la Academia, we’ve added another chance for you to learn Spanish ready for your hard-earned holiday, because event adult Spanish for beginners course we run sells out fast:
- SPANISH – Complete Beginners (Daytime class – smaller group)
Wednesday 4th – 25th March and 15th – 2nd April 2026 (not during Easter weeks) |1.00 – 2.30pm |Six consecutive weeks at la Academia, Cheadle | Tutor: Silvi | £120.00
Get in touch to get Spanish holiday ready and menu confident.