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About the activity
See, smell, and taste Barcelona.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration3 hours
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Includes
- Guided tour of La Boqueria Market
- All fresh ingredients (seafood, saffron, bomba rice, seasonal produce)
- Tapas tasting: Jamón ibérico, local cheeses, mussels
- Sangria-making workshop with seasonal fruits & local wine
- Seafood paella masterclass led by professional chefs
- Vegan/meat paella option (if notified at booking)
- Gluten-free adaptations (bread + recipes, if notified at booking)
- Post-cooking feast: Your paella + dessert
- Drinks: Cava, wine, sangria, water
- Digital recipe booklet (emailed post-class)
- All cooking equipment & aprons
- Small-group experience (max 12 guests)
- No market tour on Sundays or bank holidays. Please check local bank holidays to avoid disappointment
- Gratuity
Highlights
- Tour Boqueria's vibrant stalls: Handpick fresh seafood & saffron with chefs
- Craft authentic sangria from scratch: Mix seasonal fruits & local wine
- Feast on tapas, your paella & dessert! Vegan option available (prior request)
- Take home digital recipes forever Recreate Barcelona magic anywhere
- Learn the secrets to our home made broth, prepard for more than 20 hours
Description
Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market, where your chef will guide you through the stalls, tasting local products and teaching you how to select ingredients like a true local.
Stroll off the beaten path near La Rambla back to our rare, spacious, modern cooking space in the heart of the city, where you can expect:
→Cured meat and cheese platters
→Traditional preparation of pan con tomate
→Make your own fresh sangria
→Learn the chef’s secrets to a Spanish paella, made with a 20-hour home-made broth that creates a rich, balanced, authentic flavor.
→Savor a surprise Catalan dessert made with fresh market gems!
→ Family-style meal
→Aprons & cooking tools provided
→Recipes to take home
Choose your Paella creation:
→Golden Seafood Paella (prawns, mussels, squid) **DEFAULT**
⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!
→Vegan/Allergies (available with advance notice)
Sample Menu
Starter: Catalan TAPAS & Pica Pica
Pan con tomate: Do the signature Catalan move: rub ripe tomato on bread! - Artisanal jamón & cheese platter - Cava welcome drink
Main: Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **Default** Notify in advance for Vegan/allergies
Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish • Bomba rice • Secret sofrito (learn our trick!) • Home made broth
Drinks: SANGRIA (with or without alcohol)
Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines
Non-alcoholic drinks are available too (Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks, and juice)
Dessert: Crema Catalana
A Catalan dessert consisting of a custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. Very similar to the French “crème brûlée”.
Ideal for friends, families, couples, solo travelers, or groups who want a more authentic, hands-on experience beyond a typical cooking class.
Rated 5.0 ⭐ by 3,000+ guests across platforms, with a Viator Badge of Excellence.
Limited to 12 guests per class and often sells out in advance, book early to secure your preferred spot.
- Dietary Notes
- ‼️ While our signature Seafood Paella is the star, we happily cook Meat/Vegan versions with Advance Notice. Forgot to request? You’ll join the seafood feast!
- ❌ Gluten-free? Relax: Paella is gluten-free by nature. For GF bread and fully adapted recipes, kindly Notify us when Booking.
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Adults18-99 years
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Children0-17 years
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