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Paella Classes in Spain: 15 Pans Worth Learning On

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Rice, stock, one flat pan, no stirring. These 15 classes are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones start at the market stall rather than the kitchen door.

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour - Inside the Open Kitchen: Paella as a Group Project
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Tapas, sangria, and the social part of the class
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

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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Menorca: Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch - Starting from Ciutadella’s old port
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Menorca: Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch

3.Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,753 reviews · from $63

Spend seven hours aboard a Menorca Blava boat from Ciutadella, stopping at Son Saura and Cala Turqueta, with views of Macarella and Macarelleta along the way. You get beach time, swimming, a short coastal walk, paella, sangria, orange juice, onboard toilets, and a bar. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and your own snorkel.

“It was a great trip sailing along the south coast of Menorca. We enjoyed the beaches - be aware to take comfy shoes as you walk to the beaches trough rocky paths. In the Cala Turqueta we used the chance to jump from boat to sea and snorkel. Staff was nice. The boat was full of people, we were advused to wear mask all the time. Lunch was ok. All over nice experience, however o think a bit pricy.”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - The morning market visit and fresh ingredients
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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

4.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class at Cooking Point in central Madrid. An English-speaking chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo guides you through hands-on cooking for up to 12 people. You eat what you make and take home the recipes.

“One of the highlights of our trip. A great night with great people and the instructor was fabulous. Food was better than we could have hoped for and we are looking forward to trying to make some of these at home. I would recommend highly.”

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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings - Starting among Gothic Quarter stones
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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

5.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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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - Making sangria before the cooking begins
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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

6.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24, then head upstairs for a three-hour paella and sangria class. Guides such as Ivan, Cristal, Miguel, and Dani lead hands-on cooking, explain Spanish food traditions, and serve the meal you prepare. Vegetarian and allergy options require advance notice.

“This was brilliant, host Cristal & chef Ivan were so lovely, patient, informative and fun! I came with my friend with 2 other couples there and it was a very enjoyable activity. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to make sangria & paella at home”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - What you learn at the paella station
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

7.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron near MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a guided Central Market visit and hands-on Valencian paella class. You’ll shop for ingredients, cook with an instructor such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Juan, and share paella, tapas, wine, and dessert. Market access depends on the day and time.

“Fabulous! Very informative and friendly staff! An experience you do not want to miss! Super fun, while you learn tips and tricks for cooking paella explanation”

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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella! - Calella de Palafrugell and two and a half hours by the sea
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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

8.Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,098 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to 15 people to medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You get guided introductions, free time to explore, and the option to add seafood paella by the beach. Guides such as Sergio, Marta, Nuria, and Steven have earned praise for their history and warm style.

“Cam was absolutely an amazing guide! My partner and I had purchased our ticket with hotel pickup, of which a taxi was arranged for us, and arrived promptly. We arrived at the tour office 30 min prior to our meeting time and was immediately welcomed and provided insight on how our day trip would go. Afterwards. we traveled to the different areas being provided with a lot of pertinent information about the location and its' history, as Cam is completely full of knowledge and able to answer all of the questions that we had. He recommended places for us to eat and also assisted with providing the best places to…”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing - Snacks and Spanish dishes during the lesson
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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

9.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse on Calle de Atocha, chefs such as Benji, Benny, and Javi guide you through a hands-on paella workshop. You cook in pairs, taste several paella styles, and sit down to appetizers, desserts, and five Spanish wines. It is social, relaxed, and limited to 20 people.

“This is an amazing cooking class. So fun and the paella was delicious! The staff were excellent and so helpful. Highly recommend!”

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Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch - Leaving Ciutadella and following the south coast
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Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

10.Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $65

Spend 7 to 9 hours aboard the red Fiesta boat from Ciutadella, stopping at Cala en Turqueta and Son Saura for swimming and beach time. You’ll see Macarella and Macarelleta from the water, then eat mixed meat and seafood paella with sangria or a soft drink. Guides speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, and Portuguese.

“Great tour! Tasty food too. We visit two beautiful calas and stayed there for a few hours. Def worth the money!”

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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - Walking to the kitchen for sangria and tapas
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

11.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Anna, Jose, and the My First Paella team at San Valero Parish, then shop for ingredients at Ruzafa Market. You will make sangria, share tapas, and prepare chicken-and-rabbit paella with hands-on guidance. The 3.5-hour class includes wine, dessert, coffee, and a full meal.

“Be prepared to have a great time, meet people from around the world and, oh yeah, learn to make fantastic paella from enthusiastic local instructors.”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour - A real cooking station, not a demonstration
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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

12.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, walk with your English-speaking chef to Central Market, then cook paella at your own station for one to three people. Guides such as Daniel, Reyes, Victor, and Juanda explain local ingredients, wine, and Valencian cooking before you sit down to eat paella, tapas, wine, and dessert.

“A brilliant evening. Reyes and Velen were excellent as chef and host, so knowledgeable and interesting. The quality of the food, drink and environment was outstanding and our finished paella was delicious. Highly recommended, this is a “‘must do” activity when you visit Valencia!”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More - The paella lesson: seafood, chicken, or vegetarian
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

13.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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Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria - Meeting Laura and Diego
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Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria

14.Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

In central Málaga, chefs Laura and Diego lead a three-hour, hands-on Spanish cooking class near Atarazanas Market. You will prepare paella, ajoblanco, remojón malagueño, and a surprise dessert, then sit down to eat with sangria. English instruction, local food stories, dietary adaptations, and recipe tips are included.

“Great Team, perfectly executed. They saved us from a rainy day in the streets of Malaga 😁 Also great tips where to go and what to eat here!”

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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch - What the three-hour schedule feels like
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Malaga: Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

15.Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Spend three hours aboard Mundo Marino’s spacious Catamaran Shooting Star, sailing along Malaga’s coast, stopping for swimming and snorkeling, and eating pork paella with salad, bread, and fruit. You get one drink, a choice of sun or shade, and the option to pay extra for the front net seating. Spanish and English are spoken.

“Beautiful weather. Very clean boat. Crew extremely attentive. Food was excellent. Wonderful swimming. Extremely friendly ambience. Recommend.”

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