Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

Overview

Available languages

English

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

starter

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

4.96

2,528 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2458

From market to the finished product.
Carolyn M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous experience. Incredible market for fresh fish then sangria and cooking. Hands on experience with wonderful Maria and then delicious finale made with our own hands.
Great Experience
483kylien,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yah Yah and Matteo were great hosts! The class was fun and informative. We all had a great time and would do it again.
A Perfect Paella Experience
Misty S,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely fantastic paella cooking class! We learned so much, starting with how to pick out the best seafood at the local market, which really set the tone for the whole experience. We made our own sangria (delicious!) and then got hands-on cooking a paella that was both fun to make and even better to eat. We were the only two people signed up for the class, so we lucked out with a private experience, which made it feel extra special. Yaya was an incredible host—informative, entertaining, and genuinely invested in making sure we had an amazing time. He even made sure we wrapped up in plenty of time to get back to our boat, which we truly appreciated. This was one of our favorite experiences of the trip, and we are so glad we booked it. We would 100% do it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, delicious, and memorable experience.
Such a fun memory & excellent paella!
Jeneric02,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this experience so much!!! Hugo & Matteo were so much fun & excellent chefs & teachers. We made the most delicious sangria & paella. The people in our group were all so nice, too. It was the perfect way to spend our first evening in Barcelona. Such a fun memory! We highly recommend this cooking class!
Excellent class!
Pioneer61540787982,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent class and visit to the market. The class was very fun and informative and the tapas and the paella were delicious.
Fun for the whole group!
jennaelizabeth2,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great cooking class with Jaja (Yaya?)! We started with an informative trip to the market and then back to the kitchen for some lite bites and sangria before getting our aprons on! The whole class was fun, informative, easy-going, my whole group had a great time! I would highly recommend this activity!
Must do experience!
Nicole S,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience - must do! Wonderful cooking class with Maria and friends. There were 4 of us in the class and we laughed and go to know each other while we shopped, learned, chopped and cooked. Great little tidbits of knowledge with an amazing meal. 5 stars for sure!!!!!
Fun, delicious, hands on experience
401kathye,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My adult son and I enjoyed this experience while traveling in Spain. It was so much fun to make the paella. The paella, sangria and dessert were all delicious. I highly recommend!
Definitely worth while
Sarah n,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great fun with very enthusiastic teachers. The market trip was short but informative and you learn things that will be useful for a second self managed trip
Great afternoon
W4605GCelisam,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great afternoon with delicious food and drinks. Our chef Maria expertly guided us through the cooking process while also explaining the history of the dishes and drinks. She was very friendly and enthusiastic.