Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs
Overview
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3 hours
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**BARCELONA'S MOST AWARDED PAELLA EXPERIENCE**
→ Trained at Michelin-starred Hofmann Hospitality School
→ Mother-daughter chefs blending generations of Catalan wisdom
→ 50,000+ guests taught since 2018 (98% 5★ reviews)
**UNMATCHED HANDS-ON IMMERSION**
• Secret Hofmann techniques: Perfect socarrat every time
• YOUR ingredients from Boqueria Market
• Dramatic squid ink paella upon request
**BEYOND THE STUDIO**
✓ Free video masterclasses for all guests
✓ Online cooking courses available worldwide
✓ YouTube channel with 20+ pro tutorials
❤️ **Helina & María - Your Catalan Culinary Family**
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
A walk from the market to cooking space 700m
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks, water.
️Catalan feast: Traditional Starters&Tapas: Artisanal Jamón &cheese. Golden or BLACK INK Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, Soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
️ Catalan feast: Traditional starters & Tapas: Artisanal Jamón& cheeses, mussels. Golden Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
What To Expect
✨YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY WITH MOTHER-DAUGHTER CHEFS: →️ BOQUERIA MARKET ADVENTURE → Handpick fresh seafood & seasonal produce → Learn fish bargaining from local vendors → Enjoy a brief 7-minute stroll (700m) through the picturesque, history-filled streets of the Gothic Quarter to our beautiful cooking studio. → TAPAS & SANGRIA LAB IN OUR HISTORIC STUDIO → Craft garlic-rubbed pan con tomate with jamón → Muddle fruits for signature sangria → Cook in a stunning, newly refurbished antique building that blends modern industrial design with classic Catalan features like arched wooden ceilings. → YOUR HANDS-ON PAELLA CREATION →Choose your creation: →Golden Seafood Paella (prawns, mussels, squid) →Black Ink Paella (dramatic squid ink version) →Vegetarian/Meat (notify in advance) →Learn Hofmann’s socarrat technique over open flames. →️ COMMUNAL FEAST → Feast on YOUR paella with free-flowing wine → Take home Hofmann recipes + certificate → SEASONAL SWEET FINALE. →Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems. →INCLUDED: ✔️ Market tour + ingredients ✔️ Cava, wine, sangria ✔️ Aprons & cooking tools ✔️ Digital recipe book ⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!
Sample Menu
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Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **Default** Notify in advance for Vegan/Meat Paella
• Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish • Bomba rice • Secret sofrito (learn our trick!)
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Catalan TAPAS & Pica Pica
- Pan con tomate: Do the signature Catalan move: rub ripe tomato on bread! - Artisanal jamón & cheese platter - Cava welcome drink
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SANGRIA
Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines
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Seasonal SWEET FINALE
Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems.
Options
Paella Class Boqueria ProChefs
Barcelona’s #1 paella class: authentic, fun & filling. Book before sold out!
Why Travelers Love Us:
Boqueria Market Tour: Handpick fresh ingredients with your Chef (seafood, saffron, veggies!)
From Market to Masterpiece: Cook in a vibrant studio with sangria, starters, and local chefs.
More Than Just Paella: Full Culinary Journey: Craft Sangria, cook iconic Paella together, savor Dessert, learn from a second-generation Chef.
Recipe Souvenir: Recreate the magic at home with our digital recipe guide.
Voted "Best Food Experience" : by Timeout Barcelona (2023)
Chefs trained at Hofmann: Michelin star culinary school
Reviews
182 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cooking and learning experience
Compass04056467700,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational. We shared the cooking like a team. I felt like a real sous-chef. Marie was so knowledgeable and a wonderful teacher.
Best Paella Cooking Class for Beginners
Mich A,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time and I’d do it again. We had a group of 10 people and we were 3. We all got along so well. Emma our Chef was so thoughtful and knowledgeable as she described the why and how of each ingredient we collected from the Boqueria market. Her instructions at the cooking studio were easy to follow and the location was perfect and very pleasing to the eye. Best experience and we had so much fun with everyone… we went from strangers to friends !
Delicious paella and informative discussion!
Barbara S,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned the Catalan way of preparing bread with tomato and Paella. Catalan paella was different from other paella’s I’ve had but absolutely delicious. We toured a local market and Emma gave us great information on the local fresh fruits, seafood, spices, oils etc. We all joined in on preparing the paella ingredients and then cooking the paella. A few others prepared Sangria. Everything was fun, informative and YUMMY! Emma was a wonderful teacher.
Must do on your Barcelona visit
Tim O,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience in a friendly environment. The market tour was brief and just was enough to make you want to go back and explore the market for a longer visit. The cooking was a great experience with everyone encouraged to participate. A little friendly competition in two teams to see who would produce a better dish and the wine and sangria were free flowing to make an enjoyable evening
Fantastic market tour and cooking class!
Brittany B,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a fantastic time at this cooking class and market tour! We had a lovely group, and our chef facilitated the tour and cooking so well by sharing her knowledge and love for her culture and home! If you are considering this tour at all, definitely book it!
Amazing
Bradley P,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great hands on experience. Wonderful food. 100% recommend for any skill level. So professional. The facility was also beautiful.
Guests made this event enjoyable
Chris H,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We walked through the market but the ‘chef’ had clearly prearranged food purchases prior to arrival (guessing he does this quite regularly and knows exactly what he wants). Experience was fun and enjoyable, predominately due to guests interaction. Cooking location was quite a distance from the market - walking, but exceptionally clean and well lit. Bathroom above expectations. Seafood paella - mediocre at best. Hence 3 Stars.
I highly recommend this experience!
milo111Milo,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the best part is that you get to be your own chef. It was a fantastic experience with a warm and friendly atmosphere – truly something special!
Wonderful Class!
loyf s,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So fun and informative!! The Chef was amazing, taught the class so much. Not only in class but in the market buying ingredients.
A fun, social experience, but not a cooking class
Roam729123,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The overall experience was fun. Our guide/chef was friendly. She probably could have used some logistical support so she could focus on engaging with the group and teaching the recipe and technique. We expected a cooking class versus a Paella experience. We would have liked to be able to walk away feeling we could make a paella. The meeting point was also very far from the cooking class. Also, we recommend having the ingredients pre-purchased to reduce waiting time. One person in our group didn’t get a taste of all the seafood. The beverage quality was low given the price. Great for someone looking for a fun, social, intro to local food experience. But for someone looking for a cooking class to learn how to make a paella, I would recommend asking before booking.
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