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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 SO fun to do and such a vibe with the markets, the sangria, lots of tapas meats and cheese while you cook, Andrea is so lovely and entertaining!”

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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

“The Paella class was fantastic! Location was easy to find, just off La Ramblas. Our hosts/teachers, Matteo and Bebe were brilliant. Very welcoming, highly entertaining and super knowledgeable. I’m not much of a cook usually but this was amazing! They offered a chicken alternative for…”

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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

“Chef Kako met us at the market and we had such a great time learning the proper ingredients ro make Paella. He allowed us to look around the market on our own. Then we went to the kitchen and he cooked for us. Every step,…”

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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

“Beautiful class. It was such a fun immersive experience with amazing guided and chefs. Hugo, Maria, and Andreas were truly the best. Highly recommend them!!”

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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 had a wonderful evening making paella. Such a fun time and the chefs were kind and knowledgeable. Loved that every pair got to cook their own type of paella.”

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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

“Our guide was amazing and the water was incredible. Such a fun experience and a great way to see the Costa Brava. Totally worth it!”

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7.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

Discover authentic Spanish flavors with a half-day cooking class in Barcelona, including a lively market tour, hands-on cooking, and wine pairings—all for $112.

★ 4.9

“Best cooking class. Love that it was hands on and we got to shop in the market with our chef. We even got a few tastings on the tour. My 19 year old loved this Cookimg class as the chef was entertaining, knowledgable and personable.…”

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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

“Terrific experience. We’ve taken cooking classes before but not like this. It was nice to start from scratch by shopping for the ingredients and then learn how to prepare everything. The end result was a feast! Moreover, the portions of food and wine were very…”

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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

“BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Great experience at the market……amazing tapas, great egg soufflé and tomato bread! Wine and beer flowed and making the paella was amazing! Our chef was knowledgeable and FUN! We each had “names” by the end of the session!!! I learned so much…”

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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

“Very good experience. We had a small group of 6 people in this class. 3 couples. One from California, one from Texas and us from Kentucky. It was a great evening. Johan was very good in shoeing us how to make a 4 course meal.”

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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