Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a top-rated paella cooking class that’s hands-on, social, and rooted in authentic Spanish cuisine. Suitable for beginners and confident home cooks alike, this experience is ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups who enjoy great food and good company.
Your local chef will guide you through the market, introduce you to fellow food lovers from around the world, and teach you the techniques behind this iconic Spanish dish. You’ll receive clear guidance, insider tips, and recipes so you can recreate the experience at home.
We’re deeply passionate about sharing Spanish food and culture and take pride in creating welcoming, memorable experiences around the table. If you’re looking for a fun, authentic, and delicious way to connect with Barcelona, we’d love to cook with you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
As everything is made fresh, food allergies will be confirmed at the start of the class.
We do offer a chicken or vegetarian paella option
What To Expect
Step into Barcelona’s culinary heart with a hands-on experience starting at the iconic La Boqueria Market. Walk the stalls with your local chef and learn how to choose the freshest seasonal ingredients. After the market, head to GAB LAB, our modern test kitchen and dining space. Begin with a fun sangria-making workshop, followed by a tasting of seasonal tapas. Next, put on your apron for a hands-on paella class. Learn the history and techniques behind this iconic dish as you cook, share stories, and bring your paella to life. Once ready, enjoy your meal with fellow travelers, followed by a traditional Spanish dessert and farewell toast. Recipes are included so you can recreate the experience at home. Ideal for food lovers, couples, solo travelers, and groups seeking an authentic and social Barcelona experience. Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere designed to help you connect, cook, and share an unforgettable meal together. Please note: - The market is closed Sundays and public holidays - Classes at 11:00 and 19:00 end at Carrer de Sant Gil, 4 Bis (9-minute walk from the market) - Chicken and Vegetarian options are also available for those with food allergies and preferences.
Sample Menu
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Starter · Seasonal Spanish Tapas
A selection of fresh, seasonal tapas such as cured meats, cheeses, pimientos de padrón, pan con tomate, and olives (Selections may vary)
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Workshop · Traditional Spanish Sangria
Take part in a hands-on sangria-making workshop and enjoy your creation. Non-alcoholic version also available
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Main · Paella
Seafood paella Vegetarian and chicken options available Food allergies and preferences are collected at the start of the class
dessert
Dessert · Tarta de Santiago
Classic almond cake from Galicia
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Beverages
Bottled water, juice, and non-alcoholic sangria available
What‘s Included
Beverages included: sangria, red wine, bottled water, and juice
**La Boqueria Market Tour (Excluding Sundays and Public Holidays)
Traditional Spanish dessert with instruction
Tapas tasting (selection varies)
Hands-on paella cooking class with a local chef
Sangria-making workshop
All recipes to recreate the experience at home
Gratuities (optional, for a job well done)
Market visit on Sundays and public holidays (market closed)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Paella Barcelona: Market Visit, Tapas, Sangria and Paella Class
Reviews
2,884 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
Cheryl G,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Do it! It was so much fun! Our chef was amazing! The whole experience from shopping for our ingredients at the local market to preparing our food and the sangria was delicious!
Chef did an amazing job...
Darren C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef did an amazing job explaining the market and what to look for when buying seafood. Back at the place we made sangria and then the paella. It turned out incredible.
Amazing!
Nina W,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This class was so enjoyable! Andre and Gabby really went above and beyond. We had our 11 year old daughter with us and they made her feel very included, which we really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend over and over again
Fun for all ages
McKenzie S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t miss this if you are in Barcelona! My whole family (ages 10 through 60s) loved it! It’s fun, informative, and DELICIOUS!
Best experience ever!...
Denise L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best experience ever! Walked to market to pick out fresh seafood then back to kitchen to prepare the paella as a group. It was delicious! Very enjoyable- highly recommended!
Great class and market visit
Inspire627686,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yaya was a great guide and teacher! Would definitely book with them again
Paella cooking with tapas and Sangria
Markus S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Knowledgeable guide took us to the market, explaining about seafood and quality assessment. We had a fun time preparing meals and Sangria. We enjoyed the meal afterwards as a group family style. We had a wonderful time and I learned a lot about Spanish culture and good. Amazing fun experience.
My daughter and I truly...
Kimberly R,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I truly had an amazing time from start to finish. Yaya was a great host, very knowledgeable and very engaging. The food was great! Definitely recommend the experience.
Highlight of our Barcelona trip
461barbt,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and entertaining, this was a must do for anyone who wants to eat paella in Barcelona. Our chef was great and it was so interesting to learn how to select seafood at the market and prep it back in the kitchen. The tapas tasting and sangria-making/tasting were an added bonus to the fun experience of making the paella and tasting the delicious results. Even the dessert cake was yummy. This was a 10/10 experience.
On the way to the fish market, shared information on points of interest, education of purchasing fresh fish, and food!
Diana M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience for all
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