Barcelona · PAELLA COOKING CLASSES
Rice, stock, a wide flat pan and the discipline not to stir. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, whether the market shop is included and what you drink while it rests.
Shop Boqueria Market with a chef, prepare tapas and seafood paella, and mix sangria in this sociable three-hour Barcelona food class.
“The trip to the market to buy the fresh seafood. Actually everything was great.”
Visit La Boqueria, make sangria, cook paella, and enjoy tapas in a small Barcelona class with recipes to take home.
“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”
Cook paella, tapas, and sangria with a local chef after shopping La Boqueria in this relaxed three-hour Barcelona food experience.
“I’ve taken other classes, this was much different. I walked away with a tip for buying my favorite wine, a recipe for another dish I couldn’t master, and an Amazon purchase to upgrade my home paella game. This was perfect.”
Taste tapas, paella, sangria, churros, cheeses, and more while walking from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter to Barceloneta with a local guide.
“Best food tour ever. Jordi is the best guide. He took us to a pastry shop, market place, tapas bar, walk about the old town and finished with paella and sangria. Everything was delicious. He gave us a very interesting info about Barcelona. Loved everything about this tour. Than you, Jordi”
Explore Pals, Calella de Palafrugell, and Girona from Barcelona on a small-group day trip with optional seaside paella.
“Sergio was an excellent tour guide. Very informative and very personable. He made you feel like family. We did the small group tour that only had three people, my husband, myself and a very sweet lady from Canada. Sergio pointed out so much history, gave us plenty of time with him and allowed us time to explore on our own. Would highly recommend this tour. Patty and Jesse from USA”
Learn paella, sangria, and tapas in Barcelona with a chef-led La Boqueria visit, fresh ingredients, shared food, and recipes to take home.
“This experience was beyond amazing. Yaya was knowledgeable, friendly, and a great host.”
Learn paella with a chef in Barcelona’s El Raval, then share four courses, cava, wine, and several paella styles at a communal dinner.
“A perfect way to start our vacation! Fun and educational. We went for cocktails with some of the other couples after and it was a night to remember.”
Kayak through Costa Brava caves, snorkel in clear water, eat paella, and explore Tossa de Mar on a small-group day trip from Barcelona.
“Wow what a great trip! Matias is an excellent guide- he’s easy to talk to, conscience, and fun! We had a wonderful time kayaking, exploring caves and the beautiful coast. Matias took lots of photos during the kayaking experience so we could enjoy kayaking and not worry about capturing the moment on camera. The lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed learning about Costa Brava from Matias. Would highly recommend!”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook four Spanish courses, and enjoy unlimited Spanish wine in this hands-on Barcelona class.
“I really appreciated the morning class which started at the market. Sonia was very comfortable with the vendors and it added to the authenticity of the visit. All of the food we made was wonderful. Sonia was an excellent guide and chef.”
Shop La Boqueria, cook paella and Spanish classics with a chef, enjoy bottomless wine and Rambla views in this four-hour Barcelona class.
“Highly recommend. We had a market tour where the food was purchased, followed by a three course meal prep. Everyone was fully engaged in the cooking and food prep, then we had a lovely lunch with new friends. It was 4+ hours and a highlight of our time in Barcelona!”
Cook paella, Spanish omelette, and crema Catalana after a Boqueria market visit, with 10 tapas, wine, and expert guidance in central Barcelona.
“Amazing way to learn a little about the culture and sample the incredible food they enjoy in Barcelona. If you are looking for a local experience, this is it.”
Shop La Boqueria, taste 10 tapas with wine, and cook paella, tortilla, and crema Catalana in a small Barcelona class.
“Claudia is terrific! I loved how she explained cultural and historical references of the food we made. We had a great group of people and Claudia quickly put us at ease and made us feel like we were among family.”
Learn paella at Boqueria Market with Hofmann-trained chefs, fresh seafood, sangria, tapas, and a communal feast in central Barcelona.
“5 STARS!! Highly recommend this Paella Cooking Class!! Maria was amazing and explained every step of the prep and cooking process! Top notch from shopping for the ingredients at the market to walking over to the most beautiful kitchen where we all took part in making Sangria, and cooking our seafood Paella! The wine and sangria was plentiful!! I would take this class again if we’re ever back in Barcelona!”
Cook tapas, paella, and dessert with a local chef in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, with wine, recipes, and a small hands-on group.
“Best cooking school experience I have been to. Most prep everything and all you really get to do is mix. But this was hands on and some very insightful techniques”
Taste Catalan pastries, jamón, cheese, tapas, paella, and a secret dish on a private Barcelona walk from El Born to Barceloneta.
“Miguel was a fantastic guide. He gave us a history lesson as we walked which was much appreciated. The food was fantastic especially the tapas. Ending by the sea was a very nice surprise. Have recommended several people to take the tour.”
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