easy
4 hours
Basic physical fitness required for walking short distances and standing during cooking.
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.
Private group! • Up to 10 People! • All Ages • 10am start • 4 hours
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.
Take a local market tour and have a hands on Barcelona Paella Experience!
Market tour and Paella cooking classes in Barcelona last about 4 hours.
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).
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!
Class Includes: Paella, Snacks upon arrival (Cheese, and cured sausage) Red or White Wine Sangria, Crema Catalana dessert.
Reserve your spot early to guarantee availability, especially during peak travel seasons.
The whole experience lasts about 4 hours starting at 10 am; punctuality ensures you don’t miss the market tour portion.
Prepare for walking through the market and standing during the cooking class with supportive footwear.
Inform organizers ahead of time if you require vegetarian or other dietary accommodations.
Gràcia was once an independent village before becoming part of Barcelona in the late 19th century, retaining a small-town feel amid city bustle.
Barcelona’s food markets focus on locally sourced, sustainable produce to support regional farmers and reduce food miles.
Supports walking through markets and standing comfortably in the kitchen.
Useful for variable weather during market tour portions.
fall|spring|winter specific
Stay hydrated during warmer months while touring the outdoor market.
summer specific
To record recipes, ingredient tips, and cooking tricks shared during the class.