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15 Best Barcelona Paella Cooking Classes

The paella classes travelers rate highest: Boqueria shopping with the chef, then the socarrat lesson that is the entire test of a paella. You eat the exam results with cava.

1.Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

Experience the authentic flavors of Spain with a 3-hour paella and tapas cooking tour in Barcelona, including a market visit, guided instruction, and unlimited sangria.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Chef Andrea was lovely and very knowledgeable. He taught us so many things about the area, about the ingredients and also shared a lot of very useful tips and tricks. He's also very funny and really knows how to teach others. The paella was delicious…”

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2.Authentic Barcelona Cooking Class: Market Tour & Paella Workshop

Discover authentic Spanish flavors with a small-group cooking class, market tour, and paella workshop in Barcelona, guided by expert chefs.

★ 5.0

“You will not understand Barcelona until you take a class like this. Chef Maria and Hugo were phenomenal. Even with three other families, we all received special attention and worked together beautifully. We started with making sangria, alcoholic and non alcoholic versions. Ate tapas and…”

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3.Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience

Discover authentic Spanish cuisine in Barcelona with a hands-on cooking class featuring market visits, tapas, paella, sangria, and shared meals—all led by expert chefs.

★ 4.5

“From start to finish - Andreas looked after our group with care, humour and so much knowledge! Going to the market was awesome but his cooking tips were unparalleled. This might have been my favourite day in Barcelona!!”

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4.Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

Discover Barcelona’s flavors with a hands-on paella class, market visit, sangria making, and tapas tasting. A fun, authentic culinary experience.

★ 4.9

“Hands down our best “tour/activity” in Barcelona! Entertaining, very interactive, learned new skills, and all while enjoying tasty tapas, delicious and plentiful sangria, and of course the paella! Oh my! We are so happy to have chosen this class- the size and flexibility were perfect-…”

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5.Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner

Join a 2.5-hour hands-on paella cooking class in Barcelona with an award-winning chef, enjoy a four-course dinner paired with Spanish wines and local delicacies.

★ 5.0

“This was one of the highlights of our entire trip! Kira and the guys were fun and amazing hosts and the class was so much fun! Learned a lot about paella and loved that they used all local ingredients!”

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6.Tossa de Mar: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Paella from Barcelona

Discover the stunning Costa Brava coastline with a small-group kayaking and snorkeling tour from Barcelona, topped with paella and medieval town exploration.

★ 5.0

“This day was the full Tossa de Mar experience! Our wonderful guide Matias took us out sea kayaking amongst the rocks and coves right along the coastal cliffs! Then we went to a charming beachfront restaurant where we had a choice of appetizers, entree and…”

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9.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

Join a 4-hour culinary journey in Barcelona with a top-rated paella and tapas class. Visit the Boqueria Market, cook with a chef, and enjoy unlimited wine.

★ 5.0

“What an incredibly amazing experience! Our host was a super talented chef and the food turned out so good. We had a lot of fun cooking, drinking wine, and talking with the other groups! It was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona”

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10.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

Discover Barcelona’s culinary delights with a 4-hour La Boqueria market tour, tapas tasting, and hands-on paella cooking class led by expert chefs.

★ 5.0

“The chefs - and the other students - made this a very enjoyable - and tasty - few hours, as we learned to make paella and other special foods of Barcelona - and with a glass or two of wine to make it more enjoyable.”

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12.Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

Join a small-group cooking class in Barcelona where you learn to make authentic paella and tapas, enjoy local wines, and take home new recipes.

★ 5.0

“This experience was wonderful. Getting to know people and bonding with your family through cooking is always a good choice. Everything we made was delicious and the cost very much appropriate.”

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13.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class overviewing Las Ramblas

Join a hands-on paella cooking class in Barcelona overlooking Las Ramblas, enjoy authentic cuisine, unlimited wine, and a fun, social atmosphere.

★ 5.0

“Bought this cooking class as a birthday gift for my friend and we both had so much fun and such a great time. Juan was absolutely lovely and great fun. Would definitely recommend!”

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15.Barcelona Premium Paella & Sangria Class in a Stunning Lacation

Discover the authentic flavors of Spain with a premium paella and sangria class in Barcelona’s stunning rooftop setting. Learn, taste, and enjoy.

★ 5.0

“The experience was wonderful. The class was held at the flat of Alphonso. Very knowledgeable. We chopped up everything that would go into the sangria and paella. He actually cooked it. But it was nice watching him cook it. We also had gaspocco. I would…”

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More Barcelona Paella Cooking Classes

5.0Private Paella Cooking Class and Market Visit with Personal Chef3 hours (approx.)$180.20 4.9Barcelona: Rooftop Paella Cooking Masterclass2.5 hours$82 5.0Barcelona: Paella Seafood Master Cooking Class with Sangria2.5 hours$98 5.0Paella Class, Winery and Bike Ride with Hotel Pickup from Sitges5 to 6 hours (approx.)$119.47 5.0Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$98.96 5.0Catalan Paella Cooking Class with Small Group in Barcelona2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$114.65 5.0Paella Master Class in a Charming Rooftop Kitchen2 hours (approx.)$90.11 4.8Barcelona: Hidden Markets, Tapas & Paella Food Tour3 hours$105 4.8Barcelona: Catalan Paella Cooking Class2.5 hours$112 4.9Authentic Premium Paella and Sangria Cooking Class$94 5.0Private Paella Class with Full Dinner Menu4 hours (approx.)$510.60 5.0BBQ Paella in a Penthouse Terrace in Barcelona with a Chef3 hours (approx.)$90.36 4.5Paella Cooking Experience & Winery Tour from Barcelona$89 4.9Barcelona: Paella Cooking Workshop and Market Tour4 hours$141 5.0Barcelona Hands On Paella Masterclass with Chef2 hours (approx.)$132.46 4.8Barcelona Paella Class, Boqueria Tour, Mother-Daughter Chefs3 hours$117 4.6Barcelona: Paella Maestro Market Tour & Sangria & Tapas2.5 hours$78 5.0Premium Tapas and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona$178.02 5.0Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour$125.61 5.0Private Cava Sabrage and Paella Class in Barcelona$131.84 3.8Barcelona Evening Cooking Class: 5-Course, 3 Paellas & Cava3 hours$176 5.0Private Market Tour, Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Barcelona$225.00 5.0Barcelona: Catalan Cuisine cooking course 100% vegan4 hours$93 5.0Hands-on Fideua or Paella Class in Barcelona in a Local’s Home$179.00