Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas

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Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly
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Dive into Barcelona's culinary world! Explore Boqueria Market, learn to cook authentic paella, savor tapas and sangria. Enjoy a hands-on, premium experience with expert tips and secrets.

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

Experience Details

**BARCELONA'S MOST AWARDED PAELLA EXPERIENCE**


- Home-made paella broth: Prepared over 20 hours, you’ll learn the chef’s secrets to its rich, authentic flavor

- Small, personal groups (12 max): Plenty of hands-on time with expert guidance

- In-depth market experience: Taste and select ingredients like a local

- Purpose-built cooking space: Spacious, air-conditioned, designed for hands-on cooking

- Fully hands-on: No watching from the sidelines unless you prefer

- Premium ingredients & chef techniques: Secrets you won’t find in standard classes

- Dessert included


Dietary options available: Vegetarian/alternative options can be accommodated with prior notice


**BEYOND THE STUDIO**

✓ Free video masterclasses for all guests

✓ Online cooking courses available worldwide

✓ YouTube channel with 20+ pro tutorials

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
1. Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **Default**
• Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish • Bomba rice • Secret sofrito (learn our trick!) • Home made broth
MAIN
2. Mushroom VEGETABLE PAELLA
Notify in advance for mushroom/Vegetable Paella
MAIN
SANGRIA
Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines - Non alcohol drinks available too (Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice)
DESSERT
Dessert: (Crema Catalana or Lemon Ice cream, seasonal)
Crema Catalana: Creamy local custard topped with caramelized sugar, or Lemon ice cream with a fresh homemade mint & basil oil depending on season

What You Get

Paella options: Seafood Paella *DEFAULT* 2. Mushroom/Veg paella available (notify in advance)
Mon-Sat: Boqueria Market entrance: Rambla 89-91, Look for red umbrella, 5 min before the start time
Alcoholic beverages
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava and Wine. Non alcoholic beverages: Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice
*NO MARKET TOUR ON SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS (Market Closed). Meet directly at cooking school
*Gratuity

Good To Know

  • Short stroll from the market to cooking space 300m (less than 1,000 feet)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Authentic paella is naturally gluten-free
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

See, smell, and taste Barcelona. Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market (closed Sunday/Bank holidays). 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, spacious, air-conditioned cooking space in the heart of the city, to enjoy: →Refreshing welcome drink on arrival →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 →Dessert: Crema catalana →Family style meal →Aprons & cooking tools provided →Recipes to take home Paella options: →Golden Seafood Paella (Prawns •Norway lobsters •Mussels •Squid •Cuttlefish) *DEFAULT* →Mushroom/Vegetable paella available for non-seafood eaters (Notify in advance) ⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking! Rated 5.0 ⭐ by 3,000+ guests across platforms, with a Viator Badge of Excellence. Ideal for friends, families, couples or solo travelers who want a more authentic, hands-on experience beyond a typical cooking class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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MON-SAT → Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, LOOK FOR RED UMBRELLA, OPENED 5 MIN BEFORE START TIME. LATE 5+min for Market tour → SKIP market, join us at Cooking School SUNDAY & HOLIDAY (Market closed) → Calle Notariat 8, glass door, Paella Barcelona Cooking School
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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4.9
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This was one of the best experiences we had while on our girls trip in Barcelona! Chef Maria was so amazing!
September 04, 2026

Such a fabulous experience! We had the best time with Chef Maria learning about the market and the class itself was amazing! From the tasting boards to the learning all the steps for the perfect pa...read more

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My mum and I had a...
August 29, 2026

My mum and I had a wonderful time cooking with John! There was another large group that we were supposed to be with that cancelled a few days before, so it just ended up being the two of us, but we...read more

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Amazing!
August 26, 2026

What an amazing experience! The chef was amazing and we got to experience hands on how to make paella and sangria. It’s definitely worth adding this to your list!

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A dream
August 23, 2026

It is beautiful and Mateo was a very warm host. We definitely want to go to the other cooking classes as well. Thank you very much 😊🙏🏽

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Matteo the Magnificent!
August 22, 2026

It was a very mixed group yet Matteo made it a fun and very relaxed experience! We learnt a lot while laughing and enjoying ourselves

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