Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria
Overview
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3 hours
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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
Options
Paella Barcelona: Market Visit, Tapas, Sangria and Paella Class
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.
Reviews
2,958 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
highly recommend
O5950AHlindsayd,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend!! Such a fun experience as well as very informative. And the paella was amazing!!! Simon & Maria were amazing teachers.
Amazing food experience
karinavL989FA,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food was delicious and our chef was really awesome. Chefs Andres an and Gabrielle took time to really explain everything to us and made the experience very fun and memorable. Thank you chefs!!!
Hugo and Lorenzo are the best chefs in BCN
jennatU4735AA,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hugo and Lorenzo were amazing!!! They made the whole experience amazing by creating a great environment and atmosphere. They were so knowledgeable, I would recommend this and come back!
Great Experience
williameichorn,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely enjoyable experience.
Great time with Hugo
John M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Hugo and Lorenzo. The entire experience was wonderful from going to the market, to making (and drinking) sangria, to making the paella with other guests. Whether you are a cook or just like to eat, I would recommend it as a terrific use of time.
Amazing experience your paella Will never be thé same...
Escape94565,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, Amazing food amazing sous chef and chef. . I canmot A de more toi saoule do it. Thx
Great family food activity
423nancib,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience! The market was incredible and the class was so fun, educational, and delicious!! Chef Andres was amazing. The portions were huge (come hungry)! We did this as a family husbands, 16 year-old daughter, and self) and it was a perfect activity to end our Spain vacation.
Paella is life!
Cynthia G,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this! We had so much fun. Gaby and Hugo were very helpful and accommodating. They accommodated my food allergies with no problem. The group was fun and the food was delicious. The market incredible. It makes me want to live here! We will definitely have this at home
It was an amazing...
Josephine R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. Gabriela took us to the Boqueria to get our seafood. She gave a lesson on how to choose the seafood for the Paella. The class itself was wonderful. We learned so much and everything was so good.
Just do it
elisasU8912QP,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing class! Great instructor, Janto, and sous chef, Kim! It was a lot of fun, from the market where we learned about how to purchase the freshest seafood, learning the steep by step of cooking it, to eating the delicious creatation. Highly recommend!
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