8 Cooking Classes in Barcelona to Build a Day Around

1.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Cook paella, make sangria, and shop La Boqueria with a local chef in a small Barcelona class with tapas, dessert, and recipes included.

“We had an amazing time at the Paella Barcelona Experience! The market visit was fun and informative, the tapas and sangria were delicious, and the cooking class itself was easy to follow and super engaging. We enjoyed working with Alberto! He created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and the paella we made turned out incredible. A perfect mix of culture, cooking, and great food. Highly recommend!”

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2.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Cook authentic paella in Barcelona with a La Boqueria market visit, sangria, tapas, dessert, and practical recipes to take home.

“It was perfect we got to see the Boqueria market and learned a few facts about barcelona on the way. I didnt have the seafood and enjoyed that i got to learn with the group but got to make my own paella. The flavors were delish and everyone was super friendly the people in our class and the ones teaching.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Cook paella at your own station, share four Spanish courses, and enjoy cava, wine, and lively instruction in Barcelona’s El Raval.

“This cooking class was so much fun and the Paella was delicious!!! I would highly recommend this experience!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook four Spanish courses, and enjoy unlimited Spanish wine in this hands-on Barcelona class.

“it was very good, just would have loked to be able to "do" more. In the sense that in the end we were mostly watching, which was great. But I personally like more the way of preparinf/cooking together. great courae nevertheless Thanks a lot!”

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5.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Cook paella, Spanish omelette, and Catalan cream while tasting 10 tapas and wine on a guided Barcelona market tour.

“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 by going into the courtyard and between the Glacier signs. Look for black door #3 with Just Royal as a button to ring. Then three flights of stairs to their suite. Well worth the effort!”

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6.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Tour La Boqueria, taste 10 tapas, and cook paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana in a small Barcelona class.

“The chef was very informative, lots of fun, very engaging. Enjoyed the trip through La Boqueria. We tried many delicious tapas in class and cooked several dishes. A memorable experience!”

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7.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Cook paella with Hofmann-trained chefs, shop La Boqueria, make sangria, and enjoy Catalan food in a small Barcelona group.

“Such a unique experience! We started in the Bouqueria market and picked out fruits for our Sangria, tomatoes and ham ( aged up to 6 yrs) several types of interesting seafoods, saffron , fresh paprika ,and pepper sauce , all which we used in the cooking kitchen with a delightful culinary cook and sous chef. We started with charcuterie then went into the kitchen, we each had a chance to build our Paella and then sat down to enjoy a delicious meal together. Wonderful experience and made new friends!”

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8.Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

Cook four Spanish dishes, drink local wine, and learn paella, tapas, and Catalan food in a small-group Barcelona kitchen class.

“Fabulous!! So much fun and the food was delicious! They very easily accommodated my gluten allergy too! Marco was a wonderful chef and guide!”

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