Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience
Overview
Available languages
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Sample Menu
main
Paella
A delicious traditional Seafood paella, prepared with fresh ingredients from the local market.
starter
Tapas
Freshly prepared Spanish 'Pinchos' made with traditional hams and cheeses.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Lunchtime Experience
Daytime Experience
Dinner Experience
Morning Option
Morning Class : We now run morning cooking classes every day at 10.30.
Mid Afternoon experience
Mid Afternoon Experience : For those looking for a great activity in the middle of the afternoon
Reviews
2,150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do not miss this!
Carrie B,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish - Andreas looked after our group with care, humour and so much knowledge! Going to the market was awesome but his cooking tips were unparalleled. This might have been my favourite day in Barcelona!!
Fun experience, even if you don’t like to cook.
Julia K,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and inviting experience with a knowledgeable and talented chef. He showed us around the local market and gave us his insights on how to prepare all the components that go into Paella. The dinner included some good drinks and a chance to enjoy the experience of making this dish. We would highly recommend anyone interested in learning about Barcelona and Spain in general to take this opportunity
Best time!
Ana D,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had so much fun at this event. The chef was very knowledgeable. We ended up hanging out with the entire group of guests after. I would definitely recommend this one.
Magnifica
Darwin R,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luca was truly amazing. He toured us through la boqueria, helped us find good deals and made us amazing paella and tapas!!!
Paella cookiing
Navigate47363666044,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres chef was excellent teacher, very professional, fantastic chef, made us work in a team, answered all our queries with expertise, generous and entertaining host. Loved experience, learned a lot about paella cooking. Activity exceeded my expectations, definitely worth the cost.
Andres was amazing!
evankD2231JN,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres was amazing. Great teacher and even better cook. Made the experience easy and enjoyable. Taught many of fun facts!
A Must do activity jn Barcelona
Adebukunola A,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chef Kako met us at the market and we had such a great time learning the proper ingredients ro make Paella. He allowed us to look around the market on our own. Then we went to the kitchen and he cooked for us. Every step, he educated us on why and how to make paella. It was a great experience.
Great cook, always up for...
Florian S,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great cook, always up for a joke and entertainment. And the paella was delicious as well, of course.
Cooking class fun
bughi2006,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall a good experience. To improve the interaction between chef and customers during the preparation of paella. Times a bit pressing because of other groups coming.
Highly Recommend
Cam F,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Luca was friendly and professional. His cooking and instructions were outstanding. It felt like a labor of love for him. The class is offered in a small group setting around a large table - only our family and another family in the professional kitchen where the class is held. Luca first took us shopping for fresh ingredients at La Boccaria market. Back at the kitchen we were seated around the table while Luca made us tapas and served them to us. Simple but delicious. He then walked us through paella making, including us in the process. He even made a vegetarian version specifically for the single vegetarian in the group (me). I will come back next time I’m in Barcelona.
From €60.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Travel Brilliant