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
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 → TAPAS & SANGRIA LAB → Craft garlic-rubbed pan con tomate with jamón → Muddle fruits for signature sangria → 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
162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A local tasty dinner that you cooked together
Birgitta W,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We began with a starter and a glass of local wine Very tasty Informative about traditions from here Fun
Really enjoyed the whole...
Bruce A,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Really enjoyed the whole experience. From the booking, the location the flow participants - all great and especially the course itself. Wonderful
Sepia, jamón and sangria!
Jose T,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Intimate, engaging and delicious! Get submerged in Spanish cooking in the middle of Barcelona and come out with a black tongue and mouth! A wonderful experience that will give you an excellent understanding of how to prepare the most popular dish in Spain: paella! Yum!
Learn the right way to make paella
Aleck M,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you’re looking for a fun experience and want to learn how to make paella and sangria don’t skip this tour.
A delicious and fun way to experience Barcelona
Bret H,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our chef and guide was a pleasure to spend time with. She shared a wealth of knowledge (a third generation chef) about the Boqueria market and about making paella and sangria. The experience was informative and fun with lots of laughter.
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