Master Authentic Paella in a Private Cooking Class in Barcelona
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Overview
Become a chef for a day with a private paella cooking class in Barcelona's city center, using fresh market ingredients and traditional recipes. Learn to make classic, seafood, or vegetarian paella in an immersive, hands-on experience you'll never forget.
Private Paella Cooking Class
Private group! • Up to 10 People! • All Ages • 3 Hours
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About This Adventure
Join a private paella cooking class in the heart of Barcelona, where you'll become the chef! Learn to create authentic paella using the freshest local ingredients sourced from open-air markets. With options for seafood, vegetarian, or traditional recipes, this hands-on experience promises to be both delicious and memorable.
Private Paella Cooking Class
Enjoy the best paella class with Barcelona Paella Experience!
Duration:
Paella cooking classes in Barcelona last about 3 hours. This class is available EVERYDAY!
About:
We make cooking Spanish Paella in easy. Take this amazing private cooking class in our professional kitchen located in the center of Barcelona. You will be the chef and learn all of the most important details needed to make an Authentic Paella. Freshness is essential and our chefs buy only the best local ingredients for cooking workshops directly from the open air markets in Barcelona. We can also cater to your special dietary preferences and can make you a Seafood Paella, a Vegetarian Paella or a Traditional Paella Valenciana with meat and vegetables, you can choose when you make your booking.
Booking your Paella Experience before you arrive is recommended so we can ensure that our chefs are available to share the best of Spanish cuisine with you!
Included:
Class Includes: Authentic Paella, Snacks of Local sausages and cheese, Red or White Wine Sangria, Crema Catalana dessert.
- Authentic Paella: The Traditional Spanish rice dish (We love to make Seafood Paella, Valencian Paella with meat and vegetables or Vegetarian Paella). -Snacks of local cured Sausages and Cheese with Crackers
- Traditional Sangria: Traditional Spanish red or white wine with fresh fruit and liquor.
- Crema Catalana: Creamy Catalan dessert with caramelized sugar on top.
Adventure Tips
Book in advance
Ensure your spot by reserving your class early, as availability is limited to private groups of up to 10.
Arrive on time
Classes start promptly at the scheduled time to maximize your hands-on cooking experience.
Wear comfortable clothing
Choose clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy, as you will be actively cooking.
Dietary preferences welcomed
Inform the instructor in advance about allergies or special diets to ensure your paella suits your needs.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban birds like pigeons and sparrows
- Occasional sightings of Mediterranean lizards in nearby parks
History
Paella originated in the Valencia region in the mid-19th century, becoming a symbol of Spanish culinary tradition across the country.
Conservation
The class sources ingredients locally to support sustainable farming and reduce environmental impact in Barcelona’s food ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving during the class, so sturdy, comfortable shoes help keep you steady.
Notebook and pen
To jot down recipes and cooking tips to recreate paella at home.
Camera or smartphone
Capture your culinary creations and memorable moments during the class.
Light layers
Barcelona’s indoor kitchen can be warm during cooking; layered clothing helps stay comfortable.