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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

“This was incredible. Luca took me to the market. He helped me explain the meats that he was picking out. He explained the vegetables. He explained the flavor concept. We got back to the kitchen. He showed me the sangria. He showed me just topless…”

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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

“Very entertaining and inviting experience with a knowledgeable and talented chef. He showed us around the local market and gave us his insights on how to prepare all the components that go into Paella. The dinner included some good drinks and a chance to enjoy…”

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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

“My partner and I really enjoyed the experience. A small and intimate setting with people from all over and didn’t feel left out just because I didn’t eat meat or dairy.”

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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

“We attended the paella experience, which was amazing. Fernando was our chef and he was amazing. We also met the owner Alex and all the staff, who went out of their way to make our evening perfect. We loved it so much that we also…”

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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

“Such a fun day. It seems like a long one - but it went by too quickly! Mathias is a wonderful guide and took such good care of the entire group. The kayaking was a highlight, and great for me (51) and my nephew (18).…”

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8.Paella Cooking Class Las Ramblas & Boqueria Market in Barcelona

Experience authentic Spanish cuisine with this 4-hour paella cooking class in Barcelona, including market shopping, wine, and a shared meal.

★ 5.0

“From start to finish, we were met with engaging and friendly staff. Our head chef, Juan, was extremely personable and friendly. We began with a walk to Mercet de la Boqueria and learned about the history, and operations, of the market. After grabbing our ingredients,…”

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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

“Visited the market to explain about fresh fish and different kinds of ham while some of our tapas were being prepared. Then we took part in cooking addition tapas and the paella. Learned a lot from Claudia. Wonderful little spot. Know that you find them…”

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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

“Claudia was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining the ingredients and techniques do make a good paella. Only caveat is that I have yet to receive the recipes promised by email.”

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11.Barcelona Seafood Paella Class & Sangria with a Top Chef

Join a small-group cooking class in Barcelona to master seafood paella, enjoy market shopping, and sip authentic sangria with a top chef.

★ 5.0

“We brought our family to this event who had not been to Barcelona before and it was a perfect introduction to the city. We all learned a lot about the city, fresh seafood and cooking techniques for Paella. Highly recommend.”

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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 was an amazing experience that was a lot of fun. Marco did a great job teaching the class and connecting with everyone. This was a quite personable experience that me and my family loved. We loved making the romesco sauce as that is a…”

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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

“This was great! So relaxed, friendly, and informative. Kitchen aprons are provided so you don't have to worry about getting dirty. This was more like family/ friends getting together to learn new cooking skills.”

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14.Barcelona: Seafood Paella Maestro & Tapas & Sangria

Experience authentic Spanish cuisine in Barcelona with a 2-hour seafood paella, tapas, and sangria class, guided by expert local chefs.

★ 4.8

“We love the small group, the guide taught us to make an amazing paella. He gave us the history of the foods we’re eating and making, and just so much enjoyed making and drinking the sangria also. We got there a little early and liked…”

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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 address on this experience is incorrect. They have moved but the address has not been updated. New location is about a mile away. Make sure you have correct location before booking.”

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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