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
2,860 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun!
Sarah J,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hugo and Lorenzo gave us a great time, loved the market, the class went smoothly, was very well organized, timely, fun and delicious! Highly recommend!
Cooking joy
F2619VGmichaelt,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful time with a friendly chef
Best cooking class
107jaylenej,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My fiancé and I have done a lot of different cooking classes and they always have something they precook before the class!!! We cooked EVERYTHING in this class. Even shopping at the market for our seafood. Yaya was AMAZING! So much fun!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!
Must-do in Barcelona
Alexa S,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This class is a MUST if you visit Barcelona!! Maria and Hugo are the best - so kind and knowledgeable. My sister and I really enjoyed the small group tour, because we were able to get to know other travelers. You learn a lot and enjoy great tapas, sangria, and paella. We did the 7pm tour and basically subbed our dinner for the tour, it was perfect.
Best Paella and Sangria Class in Barcelona
Faye B,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and informative experience with chef-guide Andris! We learned valuable take-home skills in making sangria, cooking paella, and a brief stop through the market. 100% worth it for your next trip to Barcelona!
Amazing Experience.
Darrell P,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Barcelona for their first or 31st visit!
Above and beyond paella experience
Wanderer04389767323,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience first time cooking seafood paella and the chef was unbelievable explained everything perfectly and it turned out absolutely perfectly
Amazing experience!
Arya K,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such an amazing experience here. Hugo and Kim are fantastic!! The whole event was curated perfectly and they were informative and made the experience fun!
Barcelona must do
Marree G,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience, great value for money, and Chef Nestor and his assistant Rachel are amazing! Shopping for fresh ingredients at the local market a wonderful opportunity.
Book it and enjoy
Louise M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience The market then the cooking school So much fun . Great teacher so many laughs. One of the best I have done
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