BARCELONA
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The 15 most popular cooking classes in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Shop Boqueria with a chef, then cook seafood paella, tapas, and unlimited sangria in a 3-hour Barcelona kitchen class.
Most Popular“Andrea was an amazing guide. Funny and entertaining and we learned a lot. I would definitely recommend.”
Boqueria market, hands-on paella, tapas and sangria in a small group. Learn seafood tips and leave with recipes.
“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 those that don’t like seafood and non-alcoholic Sangria for our…”
Shop La Boqueria, then cook seafood paella, pintxos, and sangria in small groups in El Born. Recipes included. English class.
“I’ve taken other classes, this was much different. I walked away with a tip for buying my favorite wine, a recipe for another dish I couldn’t master, and an Amazon purchase to upgrade my home paella game. This was perfect.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, then cook paella from scratch with sangria, tapas, and dessert in a small Barcelona class.
“Yaya, the chef was fantastic!! We enjoyed the group of people and all the laughs. The food we made was amazing.”
Hands-on paella cooking in El Raval with a pro chef, cava, wine pairing, and a four-course dinner in 2.5 hours.
“we have done several cooking classes in different countries. This place just brings the fun. The chefs were entertaining, and informative, and most of all fun. Lots of music. You had a conga line at the end. This is a great time!”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook a 4-course Spanish tapas meal, then eat with wine pairings in Barcelona for about 3–4 hours.
“Very sympathetic chef, nice working environment. Menu was great also, I am happy with everything and would recommend definitely. Thanks a lot!”
Small-group Barcelona paella and tapas class with a Boqueria market stop, hands-on cooking, and wine-fueled tasting in a historic apartment.
“This was an absolutely wonderful experience! Claudia hosted an enjoyable, and informative cooking event. The tapas that were prepared ahead of time were delicious. We really enjoyed visiting the La Boqueteria marketplace. Preparing the paella, Spanish omelette, & Catalan crème was a fun and educational hands-on experience. All in all, it was a highly enjoyable…”
Chef-led La Boqueria market tour and small-group Barcelona paella class with 10 tapas, wine pairing, and Catalan dessert in an 18th-century apartment.
“Host was engaging, food was delicious, and experience was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend if you want to learn how to make some traditional Spanish dishes.”
Shop La Boqueria, cook Catalan tapas and paella with Hofmann-trained chefs, and eat your creations with wine in a small group.
“This experience was a hit from every aspect. The tour of the market introduced us to so many delights. The hostess did a great job of building a team environment and getting everyone involved. Oh, and dare I mention that the food was fabulous! I highly recommend this experience as a way to learn more…”
A small-group paella and tapas cooking class in Barcelona with included wine, four dishes, printed recipes, and chef-led local lore.
“A must do activity while in Barcelona! We did this as a group of 8 on a hen do and I couldn’t recommend it enough. The food we cooked was delicious you would pay the money alone to have it served to you in a restaurant. The host was very informative we learnt so much…”
Make Barcelona paella and sangria in a small English cooking class, then enjoy a 3-course meal with wine or sangria.
“Our class with Chef Christina at Foodies XP was the highlight of our time in Barcelona! She’s warm, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about local cuisine. We learned so much while cooking delicious traditional paella — and enjoyed every bite! Highly recommend this unforgettable experience to anyone visiting Barcelona.”
Private paella cooking class in Barcelona with a La Boqueria market visit, tapas and unlimited sangria, plus recipes. 3 hours, private.
“This was my family’s favorite activity of our trip. Highly recommend this private cooking class and will definitely do it again the next time we visit Barcelona.”
Cook a traditional seafood paella from scratch on a Barcelona rooftop, with homemade sangria or vermouth, great tips, and a shared meal.
“Honestly, just book the class!!! We had such a great time! Ben was personable and knowledgeable, making the whole experience fun and engaging. The paella was delicious, and the Sangria was hands down the best we had in Barcelona. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city!”
Rooftop paella seafood cooking class in Barceloneta with Chef Alfonso, cava and sangria, sunset harbor views, and emailed recipes.
“An enjoyable evening with a delicious paella dinner and a welcoming host. Guests participated in preparing the paella and sangria ingredients and Alphonso did the cooking. We ate on Alphonso's deck as the sun was setting. What a beautiful view! After dinner, Alphonso served Catalan Cream for dessert. We received recipes by email the following…”
Small-group Catalan paella cooking class near Park Güell with a real chef, hands-on technique, and a sit-down meal with drinks.
“This experience was perfect!! Loved getting to know Marc and learn more about Catalan culture. Super interesting and very very fun! Lots of laughs & amazing food! Highly highly recommend. We were only in town for two days and made it work!”
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