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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 2.5- to 3-hour interactive cooking experience with a local chef. Visit the La Boqueria market before preparing tapas, paella, and sangria. You will then be able to sit down and enjoy the freshly made meal.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
In this interactive experience, you will learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria. Share a hearty dinner of classic local cuisine that you’ve had a hand in making. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, so you will begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market. Afterwards, the chef will lead this interactive Spanish cooking class on how to create tapas, paella and sangria. At the end of the experience, you can even take the recipes back with you in order to impress your friends back home.
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Paella
A delicious traditional Seafood paella, prepared with fresh ingredients from the local market.
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Tapas
Freshly prepared Spanish 'Pinchos' made with traditional hams and cheeses.
Tapas, paella and sangria
Your chef’s recipes and local Spanish cooking and dining tips
Interactive seafood paella making workshop
Local chef
Tour of Boqueria market (subject to opening times)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Market visit on Sunday's and national holidays (market it closed)
Gratuities
Mid Afternoon Experience : For those looking for a great activity in the middle of the afternoon
Daytime Experience
Morning Class : We now run morning cooking classes every day at 10.30.
2,139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carla H,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
Chef Andrea was amazing, very informative and fun. We learned a lot had a good time , the paella was delicious would recommend this activity
64nanditag,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really nice class! Andrea was an excellent guide, teacher, and chef! You can participate to the extent you’d like (just drinking Sangria is an option!) for the cooking portion of the class. The whole experience is about 3 hours long, and you can scan a QR code at the end to receive the recipe. We were lucky and there weren’t too many people in the class, but I imagine in the summer it would be packed in the kitchen.

Nicole R,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a lovely evening with Chef Andrea and our fellow cooking buddies! Enjoyed the quick trip to the market and learning about the different kinds of seafood necessary to make the traditional paella in Catalonia region. Then off to the beautiful kitchen to get to work on our dinner and drink some sangria and wine!! There were a variety of tasks to choose from to help prepare the paella, so no need to have a lot of experience cooking. We had lots of fun on this tour, would recommend this experience 100%!!
127ah,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Overall, this was a great experience! The trip to the market was interesting and the location of the class was a surprise. The cooking class was very organized, and the instructor explained everything in great detail. I highly recommend the class, however, we have been unable get the recipes as promised from the instructor. I’ve tried contacting them every which way possible, with no response. I’ve reached out to Trip Advisor as well, still no response.
992colinc,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Awesome experience. Andreas did an amazing job of entertaining, cooking, and teaching us. From picking fresh ingredients from a local market to finishing the night with complimentary churros the whole night was excellent
Ken B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great class with shopping in the local market for ingredients before. Learned the art of making paella with hands on cooking! Great time.
Scott O,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Maia, our chef, was happy to put on the class for just my wife and I after a booking error. She was very knowledgeable and did an exceptional job teaching us. We had a very enjoyable time. Thank you.
Mandy D,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience, small group of 4, Chef very friendly and welcoming. Market visit perfect and paella perfection. Highly recommend activity
tonigC9205RH,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience with shopping, preparation tips, fun, outstanding instructor and beautiful kitchen. Missed out on getting recipes, though.
Anna C,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Authentic and lovely experience! We all loved visiting the market, learning how to make sangria, helping cooking paella and trying some flavourful tapas. Topped off by the recipes and local tips of what to try whilst in Barcelona. Would definitely recommend!
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