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
2,637 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great class, great experience, great food!!
heatherfU7012OU,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a terrific time with Chef Maria and Simon who took great care of us throughout an amazing, informative, and fun class. We learned so much about selecting good ingredients, about key preparation steps, modifications where appropriate, and about how to guarantee a perfect, delicious result. It was delightful. My friend and I had a tiny mix up with the market tour (which was terrific - thank you to our guide!). Maria and team were so keen to iron it out that they gifted us with school aprons as amends, which was not at all necessary. This is a sign of how much they care about assuring a fantastic experience. You can’t go wrong! Don’t miss it. Such a great way to experience Barcelona and this phenomenal region!
10/10 paella experience!
A8624EDaudreyh,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience and learned so much. We made the best Paella I've ever tried.
Superb!
Mary K,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an informative and fun experience with both Simon and Mateo. They made it fun. We learned about making Paella the traditional way . We felt like family . I would highly recommend this class! The food was fresh and very yummy . Thank you from Mary and Steve the Greek/Canadians.
Awesome experience
Kurt H,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic class, highly recommend!
Lots of fun and good food and great people
ROBIN G,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The group was only 10 people and everyone was really fun. Our guide Gabriel was great and the food , the process and the overall experience were wonderful.
Fun and delicious
Gabriella K,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun with Simon and Matteo! We learned all the proper ways to look for fresh seafood and how to prepare it and they were very accommodating to my aversion to seafood and we made a chicken paella. The sangria and paella were delicious. A great start to our vacation.
Would highly recommend
OnAir02988163395,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The class was so fun. Food was good and sangria was deli
Great time cooking with Simone and Mateo. We get made the class educational and fun. I would highly recommend this class
Bev D,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great class Highly recommend
Perfect Paella
Cynthia H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such a fun and memorable class with Alberto as our chef/ teacher. Everyone got involved in the chopping and cooking as Roberto taught us all about what we were cooking.
Perfect Paella Class
E8663FWcindyh,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alberto was a wonderful instructor! He explained everything so easily and made cooking something new like Paella super easy. The Sangria, Tapas, Paella, and almond cake were fantastic! We highly recommend this cooking class. Going through the amazing Market to get the seafood made it extra adventurous and everyone participated in the class.
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