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
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.
Options
Mid Afternoon experience
Mid Afternoon Experience : For those looking for a great activity in the middle of the afternoon
Lunchtime Experience
Daytime Experience
Dinner Experience
Morning Option
Morning Class : We now run morning cooking classes every day at 10.30.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!
Nicole Y,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Manny was an amazing chef for our paella class! He was friendly, personable, and made the experience so much fun. The paella was absolutely delicious, and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend!
What a lovely afternoon!...
Jonelle R,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a lovely afternoon! So fun and interactive. Loved that there was no pressure to cook or chop but we observed and ate a lovely meal. Highly recommend as it’s a great way to break up a trip and just stop.
What a fantastic...
Kamille M,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience! Chef Andres was hilarious, engaging, and made the entire class so much fun from start to finish. His instructions were clear and easy to follow, and he did a great job getting everyone involved. The tapas and sangria were absolutely delicious, and of course the paella we made was incredible. Whether you’re a beginner or someone who loves to cook, this class is a great way to spend an afternoon in Barcelona. Highly recommend!
Fantastic once is started
Steve C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I have mixed feelings about the tour. The tour started an hour late for reasons never really explained but once it did was excellent. Our chef Andres was funny and also great at teaching everything about cooking paella. The kitchen was professional and comfortable. The paella itself was better than any I have had in a restaurant. If not for the delay would have given 5 stars. As is thought about giving 3 but settled on 4.
Book this class!
lisa b,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip! Amazing chef, beautiful kitchen, incredible local market! Highly recommend!
Milo was a great...
Shea B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milo was a great instructor. Loved the small class size which allowed us to be very involved in the cooking process. Paella came out great :)
Paella class
Mochichi817,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Paella cooking class and market visit was a great experience. We had about 20 minutes to explore the market and walked a few blocks to a kitchen where sangria and tapas were available. Everyone helped prepare the paella, few cut vegetables,a few cleaned prawns and cooked squid. The chef explained in detail the process of making paella. We would love to take another class soon.
Milo is the man! Best cooking class ever
Rebecca E,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a top notch experience. You meet at the travelers nest bar (which the staff is so nice and the food is good). You then walk to a private kitchen (our tour was Sunday so the market was closed). Inside the kitchen you mingle with your fellow chefs and drink unlimited sangria and snack on cheese. We then got taught by our chef Milo how to clean the seafood and stir the rice. It was very handson. The night ends with eating your creation.
Great activity!
15anetteg,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice activity with visit to the large food market and short walk to the kitchen. Everything was well prepared. The chef showed tips on how to tell the difference between salad peppers and cooking peppers, to prepare mussels and shrimp. After that we all had to help make tonight’s paella. While waiting for it to be ready, tapas, sangria, wine or non-alcoholic drinks were served. During the cooking, we got acquainted with the other participants, so the atmosphere at the dining table was happy and excited. The chef was amazing! Both humorous and good at teaching.
Milo was an excellent...
Ernestina B,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Milo was an excellent instructor! Very informative and hospitable. I would highly recommend the paella class!
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