Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas

Masterclass in action! ‍ Chef Maria skillfully manages two large 60cm paellas simultaneously while teaching our participants—showing the true scale of our hands-on cooking experience.

Master the technique! Chef Maria supervises as participants add premium seafood to the paella—an authentic moment worth filming in our hands-on cooking experience.

Get hands-on in the final stages of cooking! The participant is adding the prawns to our seafood paella - a key moment in creating the perfect, dish. The interactive, professional experience awaits!

Welcome to Paella Barcelona Cooking School! Join my daughter and me as we share our passion for authentic paella. Enjoy a hands-on class in our kitchen, followed by a memorable meal.

A hands-on moment in our paella class! ‍ Students gather around as Chef Maria (my daughter) perfects the dish. This is the authentic, interactive experience you'll book.

Learning the first secret! Our students prepare the paella pan by rubbing it with garlic—a fundamental technique for building authentic flavor in our hands-on class.

Quality in every bite. We build our famous seafood paella with the best: Atlantic prawns and sweet langoustines, ensuring an unforgettable and authentic result.

The final touch! ‍ Adding fresh mussels to our seafood paella. This hands-on moment is part of the authentic experience—cooking with the day's freshest ingredients from the market.

The jewel of Spanish charcuterie: our premium Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. Savor the rich, nutty flavor of acorn-fed Iberian ham—a true delicacy and the perfect start to your culinary journey with us.

Dine within history. Our stunning dining room is set in a building from 1878, constructed on the ancient remains of a monastery. Enjoy your paella under the original wood-beamed ceiling & stone walls.

Ready for action! Our battery of 8 professional paella burners allows us to cook 8 large pans simultaneously, perfect for groups and team-building events. Feel the energy of a real Spanish kitchen!

Meet Chef Emma, our Hofmann-trained professional and my sister-in-law! Here, she prepares the perfect jamón platter, one of the many delicious details we take care of before you arrive.

We start with a toast! Your paella experience begins with a tasting of local cava, where we explain what makes this Spanish sparkling wine unique and how to identify its qualities.

Our premium olive plate features a selection of the finest varieties: mild 'Sevillana', intense 'Picapica', classic 'Kalamata', and the irresistible 'Chupadedos' ('finger-licking' good!)

Behind the scenes with Chef Maria! ‍ Preparing our rich paella stock while our professional kitchen awaits your hands-on class. The heart of our family's cooking experience.

The essential base of every great paella! A behind-the-scenes look at our rich, simmering stocks and freshly prepared vegetables—the foundation of flavor in our hands-on cooking class.

The rich, flavorful base for our vegetarian paella! We slowly fry seasonal vegetables and mushrooms to create a deeply savory stock. Note: Our delicious vegetarian option is available on a request.

One final step is laft! Our rich, flavorful stock is ready and only needs a straining to ensure a crystal-clear base that lets the Bomba rice absorb all the taste perfectly.

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

**BARCELONA'S MOST AWARDED PAELLA EXPERIENCE**

- Home-made paella broth: Prepared over 20 hours, you’ll learn the chef’s secrets to its rich, authentic flavor
- Small, personal groups (12 max): Plenty of hands-on time with expert guidance
- In-depth market experience: Taste and select ingredients like a local
- Purpose-built cooking space: Spacious, air-conditioned, designed for hands-on cooking
- Fully hands-on: No watching from the sidelines unless you prefer
- Premium ingredients & chef techniques: Secrets you won’t find in standard classes
- Dessert included

Dietary options available: Vegetarian/alternative options can be accommodated with prior notice

**BEYOND THE STUDIO**
✓ Free video masterclasses for all guests
✓ Online cooking courses available worldwide
✓ YouTube channel with 20+ pro tutorials

What's included

Paella options: Seafood Paella *DEFAULT* 2. Mushroom/Veg paella available (notify in advance)
Mon-Sat: Boqueria Market entrance: Rambla 89-91, Look for red umbrella, 5 min before the start time
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava and Wine. Non alcoholic beverages: Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice
️Catalan feast: Traditional Starters&Tapas: Artisanal Jamón &cheese. Golden or BLACK INK Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, Soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
Sun/Bank Holiday classes: Meet at Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001. Extra cooking!!
Catalan feast: Traditional starters & Tapas: Artisanal Jamón& cheeses, mussels. Golden Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
5+ min late for market go directly to cooking school: Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001

*NO MARKET TOUR ON SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS (Market Closed). Meet directly at cooking school
*Gratuity

What to expect

See, smell, and taste Barcelona. Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market (closed Sunday/Bank holidays). Your chef will guide you through the stalls, tasting local products and teaching you how to select ingredients like a true local.

Stroll off the beaten path near La Rambla back to our, spacious, air-conditioned cooking space in the heart of the city, to enjoy:

→Refreshing welcome drink on arrival
→Cured meat and cheese platters
→Traditional preparation of pan con tomate
→Make your own fresh sangria
→Learn the chef’s secrets to a Spanish paella, made with a 20-hour home-made broth that creates a rich, balanced, authentic flavor
→Dessert: Crema catalana
→Family style meal
→Aprons & cooking tools provided
→Recipes to take home

Paella options:
→Golden Seafood Paella (Prawns •Norway lobsters •Mussels •Squid •Cuttlefish) *DEFAULT*
→Mushroom/Vegetable paella available for non-seafood eaters (Notify in advance)
⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!

Rated 5.0 ⭐ by 3,000+ guests across platforms, with a Viator Badge of Excellence.

Ideal for friends, families, couples or solo travelers who want a more authentic, hands-on experience beyond a typical cooking class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MON-SAT → Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, LOOK FOR RED UMBRELLA, OPENED 5 MIN BEFORE START TIME. LATE 5+min for Market tour → SKIP market, join us at Cooking School

SUNDAY & HOLIDAY (Market closed) → Calle Notariat 8, glass door, Paella Barcelona Cooking School

End point

MON-SAT → Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, LOOK FOR RED UMBRELLA, OPENED 5 MIN BEFORE START TIME. LATE 5+min for Market tour → SKIP market, join us at Cooking School

SUNDAY & HOLIDAY (Market closed) → Calle Notariat 8, glass door, Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Authentic paella is naturally gluten-free
Short stroll from the market to cooking space 300m (less than 1,000 feet)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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