Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria
Overview
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
Options
Paella Barcelona: Market Visit, Tapas, Sangria and Paella Class
Reviews
2,780 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paella cooking class
karenbR9787FI,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a wonderful chef!! He kept all 13 of us actively involved. We all left with full stomachs and a great feeling of camaraderie with new friends!!
Amazing 100%+++
Maria S,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely an amazing experience! Well organized, so much fun! I advise to have that experience while in Barcelona.
A great class!
davewN4620PO,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the market tour and paella class! I learned a couple of things that allowed me to make a great paella when I returned home. I also loved the sangria and super easy to make cake (la tarta de Santiago) which was delicious! Highly recommended!
We didn't get the recipes...
Heather T,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn't get the recipes for the sangria, paella, and almond cake. Please let me know how to get those.
Paella Extraordinaire!
M1307HTjohnb,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Very informative and the paella was terrific!! Ianto was an icredible host👍🏻🥘🔥❤️
Fun and informative!
Jack G,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was a wonderful host/chef. The class was fun and informative. It was a hands on experience with everyone participating in making sangria and paella. I learned techniques that I will incorporate in my home kitchen. The outcome was delicious. Hats off to Simon and his assistant.
Delicious and fun!
571caseym,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience! So much fun going to the market, picking the seafood and then preparing it while enjoying delicious sangria. One of the best tours we’ve done over the course of all our travels! And we learned how to make this at home
Amazing time making Sangria and cooking Paella with Chef Andres. We were a small group of people. Had great time and fun
Anushiya K,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the this amazing time !!
Great experience- fun,...
Mariette M,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience- fun, and educational. Learned about seafood, parts of the city and had a wonderful meal.
Fantastic!
Lisa H,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience! Be sure to book for a day when the market is open! Learned so much about selecting and cleaning seafood, making sangria and paella. Highly recommend this tour!
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