Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English
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Join our top chef for an authentic Barcelona seafood paella and sangria cooking class. Discover the secrets of Spanish cuisine in this immersive, fun-filled culinary adventure.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

**BARCELONA'S MOST AWARDED PAELLA EXPERIENCE**

→ Trained at Michelin-starred Hofmann Hospitality School

→ Mother-daughter chefs blending generations of Catalan wisdom

→ 50,000+ guests taught since 2018 (98% 5★ reviews)


**UNMATCHED HANDS-ON IMMERSION**

• Secret Hofmann techniques: Perfect socarrat every time

• YOUR ingredients from Boqueria Market

• Dramatic squid ink paella upon request


**BEYOND THE STUDIO**

✓ Free video masterclasses for all guests

✓ Online cooking courses available worldwide

✓ YouTube channel with 20+ pro tutorials


❤️ **Helina & María - Your Catalan Culinary Family**


Sample Menu

MAIN
Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **Default** Notify in advance for Vegan/Meat Paella
• Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish • Bomba rice • Secret sofrito (learn our trick!)
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
SANGRIA
Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines
DESSERT
Seasonal SWEET FINALE
Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks, water.
Dinner
️Catalan feast: Traditional Starters&Tapas: Artisanal Jamón &cheese. Golden or BLACK INK Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, Soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
Lunch
️ Catalan feast: Traditional starters & Tapas: Artisanal Jamón& cheeses, mussels. Golden Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • A walk from the market to cooking space 700m
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

✨YOUR CULINARY JOURNEY WITH MOTHER-DAUGHTER CHEFS: →️ BOQUERIA MARKET ADVENTURE → Handpick fresh seafood & seasonal produce → Learn fish bargaining from local vendors → Enjoy a brief 7-minute stroll (700m) through the picturesque, history-filled streets of the Gothic Quarter to our beautiful cooking studio. → TAPAS & SANGRIA LAB IN OUR HISTORIC STUDIO → Craft garlic-rubbed pan con tomate with jamón → Muddle fruits for signature sangria → Cook in a stunning, newly refurbished antique building that blends modern industrial design with classic Catalan features like arched wooden ceilings. → YOUR HANDS-ON PAELLA CREATION →Choose your creation: →Golden Seafood Paella (prawns, mussels, squid) →Black Ink Paella (dramatic squid ink version) →Vegetarian/Meat (notify in advance) →Learn Hofmann’s socarrat technique over open flames. →️ COMMUNAL FEAST → Feast on YOUR paella with free-flowing wine → Take home Hofmann recipes + certificate → SEASONAL SWEET FINALE. →Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems. →INCLUDED: ✔️ Market tour + ingredients ✔️ Cava, wine, sangria ✔️ Aprons & cooking tools ✔️ Digital recipe book ⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

La Rambla 89, La Rambla, Barcelona Catalunya, Spain, ES, 08002

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DAY CLASSES (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm): Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, RED UMBRELLA☂️. Liceu Metro L3 EVENING(8pm+)/SUNDAY/HOLIDAY CLASSES: Studio at Calle Notariat 8, glass door. *Evening/Sunday/Holiday classes: Boqueria market closed → EXTRA cooking/tapas/drinks!*
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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