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
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
2,752 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Laugh and learn from the best!
MariaCherie,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting from the moment we met Ionte at the door and continuing through the market visit, sangria-making (and drinking), paella prep and cooking, and enjoying our finished paella, we had a great time and made new friends. Fantastic way to learn and laugh our way through a new experience. Can't say enough good things about Ionte and Simon!
Sangria, tapas, paella, and desert, what not to like?!
Nomad49736313645,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yaya and Kim were so wonderful, we had a great time with them learning about the history of paella and how to pick the best seafood for paella! It’s such a unique experience!
The market was so...
catherine p,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The market was so interesting and unique. Hugo made the cooking class entertaining and informative. Gabrielle was so helpful with preparing the vegetables. Would definitely recommend!!
Fabulous cooking class
Ted L,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was fabulous!! So knowledgeable on Barcelona and the food we made! Sangria, tapas, paella and cake were fabulous and easy to make for a “non- cook” The group in our class was fun and super engaged which made it nice! Since the market isn’t open Sunday we didn’t get that part of the tour so recommend another day if you want to experience the market. Highly recommend the tour!
Ianto and Simon are the best!
kloomis723,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The class exceeded expectations. The energy was great. The food was wonderful. I would recommend this class for all visitors to Barcelona.
Fantastic Paella
julianpS4296SZ,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, knowledgeable chefs, great food!!!
The whole experience was...
Jen V,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was fantastic - enjoyed learning about the market and picking seafood. Yaya and Alberto made the class fun, engaging, and gave great recommendations for around Barcelona.
Fun with food
mary d,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience Including the trip to the market to buy our fish Hands on & the expertise of the chiefs made this so much fun
Amazing
377heleenh,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience with very experienced and funny staff - Maria and crowd
A must do
Diana T,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent, fun class. Simon and Maria did an awesome job. Simon took us to the Market to pick the fresh seafood and explained how to choose the proper items. He showed us how to properly clean and prepare all the seafood for cooking. Maria did an excellent job prepping all the other items we needed to make the Paella, cake and Sangria. We thoroughly enjoyed the class, and the food was DELICIOUS. The others in the class were fun to be with, and Simon made sure that we all were engaged in the class.We would recommend to anyone who would like to take a class.
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