Award-Winning Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona
Just Off La Rambla, Across from Plaça Reial
Experience one of Barcelona’s top-rated culinary experiences in the heart of the city.
Our cooking school is just off La Rambla, across from Plaça Reial and moments from La Boqueria Market — an easy addition to any day exploring Barcelona.
Every booking is built around the same award-winning paella cooking experience, including a guided visit to La Boqueria Market*, tapas, a hands-on sangria workshop and an interactive paella cooking class with our chefs.
Same award-winning cooking experience. Three ways to enjoy it.
Choose the experience that suits you best—from our award-winning Paella Cooking Class to a lively Flamenco show or a private cooking experience for your group. However you join us, enjoy authentic flavors, expert guidance, and an unforgettable taste of Barcelona.
Planning something bigger? Request a private group of 7 or more people.
What’s Included in Every Paella Experience?
Whichever option you choose, the heart of the experience is the same. Meet your chef and discover the ingredients and traditions behind one of Spain’s most famous dishes before heading into our kitchen for a fun, hands-on cooking experience.
Choose Your Barcelona Paella Experience
Discover the perfect Spanish culinary adventure with our authentic Barcelona paella experiences. Whether you want to join a fun hands-on cooking class, combine paella with an unforgettable Flamenco show, or enjoy a private chef experience with your loved ones, each option offers fresh local ingredients, traditional techniques, and memorable moments in the heart of Barcelona. Choose the experience that matches your style and create your own taste of Spain.
Award-Winning Paella Cooking Class & Market Visit
Our Most Popular Barcelona Cooking Class
Join fellow food lovers for our signature hands-on paella experience. Start with your chef at La Boqueria Market before returning to our nearby cooking school. Prepare sangria, taste Spanish tapas and learn step by step how to make an authentic paella you can recreate when you get home. This is the perfect choice for couples, solo travellers, friends and families who want a fun and authentic Barcelona cooking class near La Rambla.
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From €107 per person
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Up to 12 guests
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Approx. 3 hours
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Multiple start times daily
Paella Cooking Class + Live Flamenco Show
Two Essential Barcelona Experiences in One Booking
Want to experience even more of Barcelona? Start with our award-winning paella cooking experience, including the market visit*, tapas, sangria and hands-on paella class. After cooking, eating and raising a farewell toast with your group, continue the experience with an authentic live Flamenco show. It’s an easy way to combine two unforgettable Spanish experiences without having to organise them separately.
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From €149 per person
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Up to 12 guests
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Approx. 4.5 hours
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Starts at 14:00
Private Paella Cooking Class — Up to 6 Guests
Your Own Chef. Your Own Group. The Same Award-Winning Experience.
Prefer to keep the experience private? Book our award-winning paella experience exclusively for your group of up to 6 people. You’ll enjoy the same essential experience — including the La Boqueria Market visit*, tapas, sangria workshop and hands-on paella cooking — with a more personal atmosphere and dedicated attention from your chef. Perfect for: Couples Families Groups of friends Birthdays and celebrations Anniversaries Guests looking for a more exclusive Barcelona experience
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From €139 per person — price varies by group size
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Private for up to 6 guests
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Approx. 3 hours
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Available daily
A Barcelona Cooking Class in the Heart of the City
Location matters when you only have a few days in Barcelona. You won’t need to travel outside the historic centre to join us. Our cooking school is located at Carrer de Lancaster, 10, just off La Rambla and across from Plaça Reial, close to La Boqueria Market and Palau Güell.
La Rambla
Plaça Reial
La Boqueria Market
The Gothic Quarter
Palau Güell
Barcelona’s waterfront
We’re also within easy reach of the Liceu and Drassanes Metro stations on the L3 Green Line.
Why Choose Our Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona?
Choose the experience that suits you best—from our award-winning Paella Cooking Class to a lively Flamenco show or a private cooking experience for your group. However you join us, enjoy authentic flavors, expert guidance, and an unforgettable taste of Barcelona.
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Award-Winning Experience
Join a culinary experience recognised among Barcelona’s top things to do.
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More Than a Cooking Class
Explore the market, discover Spanish ingredients, make sangria, taste tapas and cook paella with an expert chef.
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Incredible Central Location
We’re just off La Rambla, across from Plaça Reial, so you can easily fit the experience into your Barcelona itinerary.
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Hands-On, Not a Demonstration
You won’t just watch the chef cook. You’ll get involved and learn the techniques yourself.
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Take the Experience Home
Leave Barcelona with the recipes and skills you need to recreate the experience for friends and family.
One Award-Winning Paella Experience. Three Ways to Book.
Whichever you choose, you’ll experience the flavours, traditions and fun of Spanish cooking right in the heart of Barcelona, just off La Rambla and across from Plaça Reial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Our chefs guide you through every step, making the experience suitable for complete beginners as well as confident home cooks.
All classes include hands-on paella preparation, market visit*, expert instruction, sangria, tapas, dessert, a farewell toast and recipes to take home. Flamenco performances depend on the experience selected.
*Please note the market is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Market visits are included in all classes and are subject to La Boqueria Market’s opening hours. The market is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
As La Boqueria is a vibrant, working market, some stalls may occasionally be closed and at peak times it can be very busy. This ever-changing atmosphere is all part of its authentic character and charm.
Chicken and vegetarian paella options are available. As the dishes are prepared fresh, you can confirm your preference directly with your chef at the start of the class.
Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. We provide aprons, ingredients and all necessary cooking equipment.
Our shared experiences normally welcome a maximum of approximately 12 guests, helping us maintain a friendly and interactive atmosphere. The private masterclass is exclusively for groups of up to six guests.
Shared classes include free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your place. Different terms may apply to private experiences and larger group bookings.
Our kitchen is in central Barcelona, just off La Rambla. We are approximately three minutes from Plaça Reial and one minute from Palau Güell, with convenient access from Liceu, Drassanes and Paral·lel metro stations.
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