Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class + La Boqueria Market Tour

About this experience

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class + La Boqueria Market Tour Learn to cook authentic Spanish paella whilst exploring Barcelona's most famous food market. This hands-on culinary experience combines a guided tour of La Boqueria with a four-course cooking class led by professional bilingual chefs. You will select fresh ingredients from market stalls, then head to a comfortable kitchen studio to prepare a complete Spanish meal including traditional paella. The experience starts at La Boqueria, Barcelona's central market where local vendors sell seasonal produce, fresh seafood and aromatic spices. Your chef guide explains how to choose the best ingredients whilst introducing you to the market's community of sellers. After gathering everything needed, you will move to the cooking studio for an interactive class that accommodates all skill levels and dietary requirements. Highlights Guided tour of La Boqueria market with a professional chef Hands-on cooking class preparing a four-course Spanish meal including traditional paella Spanish wine is served by the host throughout the session, alongside mineral water Small group size for personalised instruction and interaction Recipe PDF provided to recreate dishes at home All ingredients and kitchen equipment included Plan Your Visit to Barcelona Paella Cooking Class The class is designed for all skill levels and no previous cooking experience is required. Bilingual Spanish chefs provide instruction in both English and Spanish throughout the session. The menu adapts to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions when notified in advance. Please arrive on time to join the market tour portion of the experience. Solo travellers are welcome and will be placed in small, friendly groups. You will receive all recipes in PDF format at the end of class so you can recreate these authentic Spanish dishes in your own kitchen. The experience pairs perfectly with other Barcelona food adventures. Consider exploring more of the city's culinary scene with a Barcelona tapas walking tour or discover the historic Sagrada Familia to round out your Barcelona visit. Books are not sold through this listing. Any guide is material included with the visit and provided by the venue. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Source fresh ingredients directly from La Boqueria market stalls
• Cook a four-course Spanish meal under professional chef guidance
• Master traditional paella technique in a dedicated kitchen studio
• Bilingual chefs lead the class, suitable for all skill levels
• Guided tour of Barcelona's most famous covered food market included
• Leave with a complete recipe and hands-on technique you can repeat

What is included

• 4 hour guided tour in small group
• 4-course menu that can adapt to any allergy
• Unlimited wines and mineral water
• Wearing an apron during class
• Receive all recipes in PDF

Not included

• Gratuities

Before you go

This tour lasts around 4 hours Wear comfortable shoes for the market walk and kitchen Not wheelchair accessible All cooking equipment and aprons are provided Bring identification for participation

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 48 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 48 hours before your visit.