Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class + La Boqueria Market Tour

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'll 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'll 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 four-course Spanish meal including traditional paella
• Unlimited Spanish wine and mineral water throughout the session
• 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'll 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.