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
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
2,931 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A memorable experience for the whole family!
Nicole K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience! I attended with my mom and my 12-year-old daughter, and the team went above and beyond to make sure all three of us felt included and had a great time. They even helped my daughter make her own non-alcoholic sangria, which made her feel like a true part of the experience. The class was fun, engaging, and approachable for all skill levels. I am definitely not a cook, while my mom and daughter both love cooking, and somehow all three of us had an equally wonderful time. We learned, laughed, and then got to enjoy a delicious paella together. Hugo and Alberto were outstanding hosts—knowledgeable, patient, welcoming, and genuinely fun to spend time with. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Barcelona, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable experience.
A must do!
R7151NSsamanthaf,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun experience! Juan our chef was wonderful. We really enjoyed the trip to the market. Food was fantastic. My two teenagers really enjoyed themselves. Glad we booked it. Highly recommend.
For the love of cooking and drinking!
Karen G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Comfortable shoes for the short walk to the market helps. Bring your appetite and thirst for the meal and sangria! Be prepared to make some new friends and enjoy an amazing meal with people who simply want to be immersed in the experience. Your friends and family will ask you to make this entire meal for them and you will learn all you need to do just that!
Must do experience!
Corinne I,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best experiences ever! Hugo and Nestor were the best instructors! They kept us laughing the whole time. Their knowledge of seafood and cooking Paella was muy bien! Family friendly environment and involving the whole family even those with allergies! They had all the aspects covered! Worth every penny!
Great immersion to Spanish culture
99feisalk,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience- so much fun. Would have liked more time at the market but there was lots to do so understood the need to rush!
If You Make It They will Eat - Wonderful
Bj B,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the start when we shopped for the fresh ingredients to the toast at the end, we were immersed in a great experience - shop, prepare, listen, learn, taste, cook, eat, eat, eat. Making paella can be easy when you have the right recipe and your own ingredients. We made some great dishes and may make more at home. The group all enjoyed making our meal and bragging about our success.
Second time! And will come again!
Voyage821589,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second time here! Best spot in Barcelona for paella cooking classes. Paella, sangria & torta de Santiago. All fantastic! Will come here every time we are in Barcelona! Salud to Alberto and team!
So fun and delish! The chefs were awesome.
KarenCaffery,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience. The chefs were amazing and everything was really delish.
Great experience!
eapolcari,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The activity very well organized. Our tour director, Gaby, was very personable and explained everything. We loved the trip to the market, learning how to select the best seafood. Each of us, including my 13 yr old granddaughter, participated in the food preparation and cooking as well as making our own sangria. The almond cake for dessert was delicious too! Would highly recommend.
A Must Do in Barcelona
Nikkigubby 84,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time at the Paella cooking class. Yaya was great and kept the whole class engaged. Lots of hands on activity. The tapas and sangria were great too. This was the perfect activity to do on our first night in Barcelona.
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