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Paella Cooking & Market Tour in Barcelona with Barcelona Paella Experience - Barcelona

Paella Cooking & Market Tour in Barcelona with Barcelona Paella Experience

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Basic physical fitness required for walking short distances and standing during cooking.

Overview

Join Barcelona Paella Experience for a private paella cooking class and market tour in Gràcia, Barcelona. Pick fresh ingredients with a local chef and learn to craft authentic seafood paella, topped off with traditional sangria and Catalan dessert.

Barcelona, Catalunya

Private Paella Cooking Class + Market Tour

Private group! • Up to 10 People! • All Ages • 10am start • 4 hours

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About This Adventure

Embark on a culinary adventure in Barcelona with a private paella cooking class and market tour! Discover the vibrant local markets, select fresh ingredients, and learn to craft authentic Spanish seafood paella. Enjoy delicious snacks, traditional sangria, and a delightful dessert, all while honing your cooking skills in a professional kitchen.

Private Paella Cooking Class and Market Tour!

Take a local market tour and have a hands on Barcelona Paella Experience!

Duration:

Market tour and Paella cooking classes in Barcelona last about 4 hours.

About:

You will be the chef and learn all of the most important details needed to make Authentic Spanish Seafood Paella. Freshness is essential and our chefs buy only the best local ingredients for cooking workshops directly from the open air markets in Barcelona. You also get to visit the famous open-air markets in Barcelona with your chef. Together you will taste delightful treats, meet local vendors and pick out some of the freshest ingredients you can find for your cooking experience. We can also cater to your special dietary preferences and can make you a Vegetarian Paella or a Traditional Paella Valenciana with meat and vegetables instead of Seafood. (If you cannot do the market tour a cooking class only is available).

  • Come to the Barcelona Paella Experience and have a hands on cooking class.
  • Take a local market tour and taste local delicacies while you select some ingredients.
  • Enjoy cooking your Barcelona Paella in our professional kitchen and classic dining room.
  • Use only the freshest high quality ingredients sourced from local markets.
  • Make traditional Sangria and caramelize the sugar on top of your dessert.

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: Paella, Snacks upon arrival (Cheese, and cured sausage) Red or White Wine Sangria, Crema Catalana dessert.

  • Authentic Paella: Traditional Spanish Seafood rice (We also love to make Valencian Paella with meat and vegetables or Vegetarian Paella so you can choose to cook one of them when you book).
  • Snacks: Local Cured Sausages and Cheese with Crackers
  • Traditional Sangria: Traditional Spanish red wine with fresh fruit and liquor.
  • Crema Catalana: Creamy Catalan dessert with caramelized sugar on top.

Adventure Tips

Book in Advance

Reserve your spot early to guarantee availability, especially during peak travel seasons.

Arrive on Time

The whole experience lasts about 4 hours starting at 10 am; punctuality ensures you don’t miss the market tour portion.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Prepare for walking through the market and standing during the cooking class with supportive footwear.

Communicate Dietary Needs

Inform organizers ahead of time if you require vegetarian or other dietary accommodations.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Mediterranean gulls frequent the market area
  • Common urban birds like pigeons and sparrows

History

Gràcia was once an independent village before becoming part of Barcelona in the late 19th century, retaining a small-town feel amid city bustle.

Conservation

Barcelona’s food markets focus on locally sourced, sustainable produce to support regional farmers and reduce food miles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Supports walking through markets and standing comfortably in the kitchen.

Light jacket or layers

Useful for variable weather during market tour portions.

fall|spring|winter specific

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during warmer months while touring the outdoor market.

summer specific

Notebook or phone

To record recipes, ingredient tips, and cooking tricks shared during the class.