13 Paella Classes in Barcelona That Hold Up in Person

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking chef near Las Ramblas for a short Boqueria Market visit, a walk through the Old Town, and a hands-on paella class. You’ll help prepare tapas, seafood paella, and sangria before sitting down to eat. Guides may include Andrea, Luca, Maia, Koko, or Andres. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“Very informative and interactive. The chef was good at giving everyone jobs and getting people involved. Very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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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

Meet at GAB Lab near La Rambla for a three-hour food experience with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, seasonal tapas, sangria, and hands-on paella. Guides such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, Matteo, and Yaya bring plenty of personality. Seafood, chicken, and vegetarian paella options are available, with recipes provided afterward.

“My teenage son and I had a blast with Bibi where she taught us how to make seafood paella rice. We told stories and listened to music during class. It felt like being at a friend’s house. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking from the Gothic Quarter through El Born to Barceloneta, stopping for Catalan pastries, cheese, cured meats, tapas, paella, sangria, and a surprise dish. Guides such as Jordi, Muriel, Miguel, and Ricardo add food tips, local history, and practical advice. The group is capped at 12.

“The tour was fun & informative with good food and a great way to see different Barcelona neighborhoods! Our tour guide, Jordi, was amazing! He took us to local restaurants & markets that really showed us Barcelona from a natives perspective. Highly recommend this tour and Jordi!”

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4.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

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

Join Gastronomic Arts Barcelona for a hands-on paella class near La Boqueria. Your chef, often Maria, Simon, Hugo, Yaya, or Alberto, leads a market visit, seafood selection, sangria workshop, tapas tasting, paella cooking, and dessert. Small groups, vegetarian and non-seafood alternatives, English and Spanish instruction, and take-home recipes make this a practical food experience.

“I am giving this a 5 star, however, I do need to mention, although this cooking class can be altered for non-seafood eaters and special diets, I as a non seafood eater felt separated from the whole group, including friends and family. 13 of us, and I was at a station by myself being excluded from the group. The chicken paella I made was exceptional, and noted by 7 of the 13 it was their preference over the seafood. Not to let the seafood paella be short as there were 5-6 different kinds of seafood that went in it. Again, if you have a non-seafood person in your group, this…”

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5.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 cook paella at your own station with guidance from a professional chef, then sit down to taste several versions with cava, wine, and Spanish dishes. Sessions run daily at 5 p.m., last about 2.5 hours, and welcome up to 16 people.

“We had a wonderful experience at the Paella Club! The chefs made it a fun night where we learned to make and taste different types of Paella. The meal was delicious and the dessert was extra tasty. We would highly recommend this cooking lesson experience when you are in Barcelona.”

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

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

Start at La Boqueria with a chef such as Juan, Sonia, Sonja, or Renata, choose fresh ingredients, then cook paella, tortilla, gazpacho, tomato bread, and crema Catalana in a modern kitchen overlooking La Rambla. The four-hour English class includes lunch, wine, tools, an apron, and PDF recipes for home.

“Renata was a fantastic chef and guide through our cooking experience. She has a very calming demeanor and made the process organized and very fun! We had a fabulous time and our lunch was absolutely delicious! We especially appreciate that they were able to accommodate our dietary requests perfectly! Thank you!”

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7.Premium Paella Cooking Class & 10 Spanish Tapas

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

Meet your English-speaking chef at Plaça Reial, visit La Boqueria, then cook seafood paella, Spanish omelette, and crema Catalana in an 18th-century apartment. The small class includes 10 tapas, wine, beer, coffee, and dietary adaptations. Claudia, Audis, or Hulio may lead the session.

“The instructor, Claudia, was fantastic. Knowledgeable and had a ton of personality. The food was very well done and the content was well presented. Claudia got people talking and enjoying themselves while learning to make all kinds of Spanish and Catalonian dishes, with the finale being the Paella. The only reason this wasn't a five star rating was the market tour. It felt like a quick walk through with some information presented on the Ibirico and other hams and a brief discussion of Paprika. That's about it. Seemed really rushed although the cooking instruction took up the rest of the time nicely. I would recommend this class wholeheartedly, just don't…”

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8.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

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

Meet at Plaça Reial for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, where you learn about Catalan ingredients and market traditions. Then head to a restored 18th-century apartment for 10 tapas with wine and a hands-on class preparing paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana. Groups are limited to 12, with cooking help from the chef and assistant.

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

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

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

Meet chef Maria or Emma at La Boqueria, choose fresh seafood and produce, then walk 700 meters to a refurbished Gothic Quarter studio. Make pan con tomate, sangria, and your choice of seafood, black ink, vegetarian, or meat paella. The three-hour class includes wine, cava, dessert, recipes, and a certificate.

“Maria first met us near the market and then gave us a fantastic walking tour of the market teaching us all along the way about how to select the best ingredients for paella. All along the way she was keeping our kids engaged and teaching them too. Then we made a short walk to her beautiful kitchen with the table so beautifully laid out. Then coached us all along the way to make delicious paella and sangria (alcoholic and non!). Her assistant took pictures and videos of our group all along the way. Truly fantastic!”

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10.Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

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

At Cook&Taste in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, an English-speaking chef guides you through two seasonal tapas, paella, and a traditional dessert. You’ll chop, stir, cook, eat, and share wine with a group capped at 14. Chefs such as Pamela, Marco, Carlos, and Mariona bring their own style, local tips, and practical cooking advice.

“The food we created was delicious with the skilled guidance of the chef. She made it enjoyable and interesting. We also had a pleasant group which added to the fun.”

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

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

Spend about three hours with a private guide exploring Barcelona’s food traditions, from Catalan pastry and Spanish cheese to cured meats, tapas, paella, and a secret dish. The route passes Mercat de Santa Caterina and La Barceloneta, ending by the sea. Guides such as Miguel and Muriel have led this walk.

“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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12.Paella Class & Bottomless Wine: Las Ramblas Views

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

At Barcelona Cooking, you prepare a Spanish meal from start to finish with guidance from chefs such as Juan, Sonia, Candi, and Yohannes. The roughly three-hour evening class starts at 6 pm on Las Ramblas and includes paella, seasonal dishes, dessert, aprons, bottled water, and unlimited Rioja wine.

“We had a great experience cooking an interactive 4 course meal. The chef walked us through prep, knife skills and finishing. The chef is passionate about food. Great food, good fun and Wine! A must do.”

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13.Seafood Paella ★Maestro★ & Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 144 reviews · 2 hours · from $71Best value

In Barcelona’s Sarrià neighborhood, you’ll visit an exclusive local market, prepare seafood paella from a family recipe, make fresh-fruit sangria, and share tapas with your group. English and Spanish-speaking chefs, including Eladi, Oriol, Jordi, and Francesca, lead the two-hour class. Children are welcome, and dietary needs can be discussed in advance.

“That was wonderful evening. with great company and a professional Cook. I got some useful tips and had a good evening.”

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