The 14 Best Paella Cooking Classes in Barcelona

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Travel Bar near Las Ramblas, visit La Boqueria for paella ingredients, then prepare tapas, seafood paella, and sangria in an open-kitchen class. Chefs including Andrea, Luca, Koko, and Maya bring plenty of humor and practical cooking tips.

“we did a team building activity, was a lot of fun! Andres who was the cook was very funny, we had a delicious paella and few appetizers. Sangria was nice also but was too sweet. We didn't get to prepare sangria though. The wine quality could be better , was a bit watery.”

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

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

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and hands-on paella. Groups are capped at 12, and seafood, chicken, and vegetarian options are available. Guides may include Maria, Hugo, Bibi, or other members of the team.

“One of the best experiences I had in Barcelona. Thanks to Hugo and Andres. The paella, sangria and tapas were delicious.”

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3.Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk from the Gothic Quarter through El Born to Barceloneta with an English-speaking local guide. Expect 8 or more tastings, including Catalan pastry, cheese, cured meats, tapas, paella, sangria, and a secret dish. Guides such as Jordi and Muriel also add history and practical city tips.

“Ricardo was great. A local who was able to share the history of the city along with all of the great food.”

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4.Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,098 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend 10.5 hours with a maximum of 15 people visiting medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You’ll have free time for beaches, cafés, and sights, with an optional seafood paella lunch. Guides such as Sergio, Marta, Nuria, and Steven bring local history to life.

“Marta was an extraordinary tour guide. She was an excellent driver and provided great background and history to make to tour even more interesting. We had temperamental weather but our small group made the best of our day. We had plenty of time at each stop to tour with Marta and then be on our own. It was a lovely day and we would recommend this trip to everyone.”

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5.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

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

Start at La Boqueria with chefs such as Maria, Hugo, Simon, or Yaya, then walk to a nearby kitchen to prepare paella, sangria, tapas, and almond cake. The class is hands-on, English and Spanish friendly, and adaptable for vegetarian, chicken, and some dietary needs.

“The team at GAB was outstanding. The attention to detail was exactly what a cooking lesson should entail. Why certain ingredients, how they are used, the cooking method and its importance. We look forward to trying the recipes back home and would highly recommend the class to cooking enthusiasts and novices alike.”

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

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

At The Paella Club in El Raval, you’ll cook paella at your own station with a professional chef, then sit down to four courses, cava, and Spanish wine. The 2.5-hour class is offered in English, welcomes vegetarian and vegan cooks, and often features hosts such as Kira, Fernando, Bauti, and Kevin.

“Thanks to all the chefs. We had a wonderful time. A must do if in Barcelona. Kevin and his team are awesome. Learned a lot from them”

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7.Tossa de Mar: Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Paella from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join guide Matias for a 12-hour small-group escape from Barcelona to Tossa de Mar. Paddle through Costa Brava coves and sea caves, snorkel, enjoy a three-course seaside lunch, then explore the medieval town and castle with free time to set your own pace.

“Our guide was amazing and the water was incredible. Such a fun experience and a great way to see the Costa Brava. Totally worth it!”

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8.Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at Barcelona Cooking on La Rambla, then shop for ingredients at Mercat de la Boqueria with a chef such as Juan or Sonia. Return to a modern kitchen for hands-on paella, tapas, gazpacho, tortilla, and crema catalana, with wine served throughout and recipes sent as a PDF.

“Sonia was an amazing host and made the whole time fund and entertaining! The food was incredible and my whole family joined in and the prepping! So glad we had the experience!”

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9.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

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

Join a small English-language class at Just Royal Bcn with chefs such as Claudia, beginning at La Boqueria market. Taste 10 tapas with wine, then prepare seafood paella, Spanish omelette, and Catalan cream in an 18th-century apartment near Plaça Reial.

“Omid was a fantastic tour guide, good way to see the sites in fast time. Highly recommended for a visit to Barcelona.”

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10.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

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

Meet near Plaça Reial, visit La Boqueria with your chef, then cook seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana in an 18th century apartment. English-led groups cap at 12, with wine, coffee, and a full meal served at an Imperial table.

“Great class! Awesome teacher I learned so much! Everything was explained clearly and the entire experience was enjoyable”

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

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

Meet Chef Maria or Chef Emma at La Boqueria for a guided market visit, then walk 700 meters to a refurbished cooking studio. Prepare tapas, sangria, and seafood paella in a group of no more than 12. Vegetarian and meat paella require advance notice.

“Chef Emma was most enthusiastic and talented. She kept our party lively and the food and fantastic. Seafood paella from the market with an enjoyable group adventure”

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12.Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

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

At Cook&Taste in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, you’ll prepare two seasonal tapas, paella, and a traditional dessert with a local chef such as Pamela, Marco, Carlos, or Mariona. The four-hour class includes wine, snacks, printed recipes, cultural tips, and a shared meal for up to 14 people.

“A great local food experience! Super tasty food & comfortable kitchen and dining areas. Marco was extremely knowledgeable & a pleasure to cook with!”

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13.Barcelona Private Food Tour: Tapas, Paella & 8+ Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $246

This private Barcelona food walk links Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran, Santa Caterina Market, and Barceloneta. Your guide adapts the menu to your tastes while serving 8 or more Spanish and Catalan tastings, including paella, tapas, jamón, cheese, pastry, and a secret dish.

“Miguel was a fantastic guide. He gave us a history lesson as we walked which was much appreciated. The food was fantastic especially the tapas. Ending by the sea was a very nice surprise. Have recommended several people to take the tour.”

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14.Paella Class & Bottomless Wine: Las Ramblas Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

At Barcelona Cooking on La Rambla, you prepare paella, Spanish tortilla, tomato bread, seasonal soup, and Catalan cream with chefs such as Juan, Sonia, Candi, or Yohannes. The relaxed three-hour class suits beginners, includes aprons, dinner, bottled water, and unlimited Rioja wine, and ends where it begins.

“Well worth the splurge. Fun evening with great instructor, Chef Sonia. Very good food and wine. Entertaining. Looking forward to recipes.”

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