Barcelona: Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria

Hands-on paella cooking class on a Barcelona rooftop. Cook from scratch, sip sangria, and enjoy your paella together in a fun, social atmosphere with a local host.

Begin your experience by arriving at a welcoming Barcelona rooftop kitchen, where you’ll be greeted by your local host and fellow guests. To break the ice and set a relaxed, social tone, you’ll start by preparing homemade sangria together, learning how locals balance fruit, wine, and flavors before the cooking begins. With a glass in hand, your host will then introduce you to the history of paella, its regional traditions, and the key ingredients that make an authentic version. After the introduction, it’s time to cook. This is a fully hands-on class, not a demonstration. Working together in a small group, you’ll prepare a traditional Spanish seafood paella from scratch. You’ll learn how to make the sofrito, prepare the broth, and master the rice technique that is essential to a perfect paella. Throughout the process, your host will guide you step by step, sharing practical tips, cultural insights, and cooking secrets you can easily recreate at home. As the paella slowly cooks, you’ll continue to enjoy your sangria or vermouth, chat with the group, and take in the relaxed rooftop atmosphere. Once the paella is ready, everyone sits down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by bread, olives, and fresh fruit. Before you leave, you’ll receive the recipes and insider tips so you can confidently cook paella again wherever you are. This experience is ideal for couples, food lovers, families, and solo travelers looking for a fun, interactive, and genuinely local taste of Barcelona.