Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Accompanied by a local foodie, you'll visit the famous and spectacular market in Plaza de Lugo, where you'll discover the richness and variety of the region's produce. You'll have the opportunity to chat with the fishmongers and learn more about Galicia's extensive culinary culture. Once we finish shopping, the purchased ingredients will be brought to the kitchen. In this cozy and exclusive space located in the center of La Coruña, just minutes from the market, you'll be able to enjoy the cuisine and participate in creating the menu before tasting it.

The experience can be conducted in English or Spanish. The hosts are bilingual.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

All beverages are included (wine, beer, soft drinks and coffees) Tips are not mandatory but much appreciated.

Lunch

What To Expect

We'll meet at 10:30am at Pencil & Fork, located in the center of La Coruña, very close to the fish and seafood market, as well as meat, fruit, and vegetables. We'll have a coffee and discuss what we're going to buy at the market and how we'll cook it. We'll visit the market to see the varieties of fish and seafood on offer, and we'll buy our ingredients, giving you the opportunity to ask the vendors questions. Back in the kitchen, we'll get organised and start cooking together. We'll sit at the table and indulge our appetites, accompanied by regional wines and beers. Menu: - Surprise appetizers (seasonal) - Mussels in Godello wine - Baby scallops with ham - Paella with cockles and squid - Almond cake (Santiago cake) All drinks are also included (wine, beer, soft drinks, and coffee). This experience typically takes place Tuesday through Saturday when the market is open and lasts approximately three hours so we should be finished by 1.30pm approx. Please check availability. For groups of more than eight people, please contact the host.

Sample Menu

starter

Surprise snacks (depending on the market)

starter

Mussels with Godello

starter

Scallops with ham

starter

Natural cockles

main

Paella with cockles and squid

dessert

Santiago cake (almond cake)

Options

Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña

Reviews

4.98

89 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Informative and enjoyable time.
Trail669404,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a lovely time visiting the market and seeing the ingredients - then preparing them. Clear instructions and a lovely atmosphere.
Warm welcome and delicious food.
Julia H,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
David and Ana are very welcoming, and my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience. We loved visiting the market, making delicious dishes that we had not tried before, and meeting like-minded, friendly people.
10/10 Would Recommend!
Sarah R,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A beautifully authentic experience from beginning to end! David is an absolute delight, and gave us a thorough tour of the best market I’ve been to in memory. The freshness of the seafood and veg helped to make the culinary experience a delicious one. Can’t wait to come back for another taste!
Great Experience, Delicious Food, Wonderful Company!
maryellend810,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruna with David is one of the best experiences I have had. My friend and I joined another couple for this class. David spoke both Spanish and English perfectly and kept all of us in the group engaged. The market tour was beautiful and we appreciated David's explanations. David and his wife have set up a wonderful space for cooking and sharing experiences (and a little wine!) We 4 had so much fun making the delicious food that David guided us through preparing. We enjoyed every bite and every minute of the experience. David shared recipes at the end of the workshop so that we could try to replicate the menu at home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Joyous experience
Dreamer768894,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed an incredible experience with two other couples. David was fun and very knowledgeable on both Galician history & food. Our visit together to the food market was cool. And then we all enjoyed cooking an amazing Paella and other treats. It was a great value that we recommend highly.
Fun time shopping at the...
Rebecca M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun time shopping at the local market, then cooking a wonderful meal. Ours was seafood based, which we loved. Max of 8 people so hands on. Food was excellent and David was an informative and enjoyable host.
A Memorable Day
lauraaX5351DD,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David was a wonderful host. The trip to the market was great. You don't need any cooking experience to fully enjoy this experience! Very nicely done, great food, great wine, and superb company! We highly recommend it! (Laura, Louisa, y Susana)
Amazing Experience
Michelle G,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an amazing time at Pencil & Fork. We started by visiting a very large fresh seafood market (with meats, cheeses, olive oil, and vegetables) on the upper floors. Then, we returned to Pencil & Fork to cook all the fresh ingredients we had just purchased. Unlike other cooking classes I've taken, we actually participated in the cooking, learning as we prepared fabulous, traditional Spanish dishes. Then, we sat and enjoyed these very tasty dishes as a group. We had a great time, and I can't wait to try the recipes at home. I highly, highly recommend this tour.
Brilliant workshop - highly recommended.
903lizk,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant experience. We went around the market buying food and seeing all the different fish. Then a very relaxed cooking session - no experience needed - aided with a couple of glasses of wine. We ate as we cooked, and then finished up with paella and almond cake around the table. Very enjoyable and would highly recommend.
Best gastronomical experience we’ve ever done!
Georgina A,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We absolutely loved David’s Galician cooking workshop. I booked it as a birthday present for my husband and we spent the best morning discovering local produce in the market and then cooking a Spanish feast. It was such a memorable experience and we would recommend it to everyone! Gracias David :)