Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- All fresh ingredients (seafood, saffron, bomba rice, seasonal produce)
- Dessert: Crema Catalana, Catalan dessert consisting of a custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. Similar to the French crème brûlée.
- Drinks: Cava, wine, sangria, water
- Sangria-making workshop with seasonal fruits & local wine
- Seafood paella masterclass led by professional chefs
- Guided tour of La Boqueria Market
- All cooking equipment & aprons
- Digital recipe booklet (emailed post-class)
- Gluten-free adaptations (bread + recipes, if notified at booking)
- Meat and cheese boards
- Post-cooking feast: Your paella + dessert
- Small-group experience (max 12 guests)
- Vegetarian Paella (if notified before arrival)
- Gratuity
- No market tour on Sundays or bank holidays. Please check local bank holidays to avoid disappointment
- All fresh ingredients (seafood, saffron, bomba rice, seasonal produce)
- Dessert: Crema Catalana, Catalan dessert consisting of a custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. Similar to the French crème brûlée.
- Drinks: Cava, wine, sangria, water
- Sangria-making workshop with seasonal fruits & local wine
- Seafood paella masterclass led by professional chefs
- Guided tour of La Boqueria Market
- All cooking equipment & aprons
- Digital recipe booklet (emailed post-class)
- Gluten-free adaptations (bread + recipes, if notified at booking)
- Meat and cheese boards
- Post-cooking feast: Your paella + dessert
- Small-group experience (max 12 guests)
- Vegetarian Paella (if notified before arrival)
- Gratuity
- No market tour on Sundays or bank holidays. Please check local bank holidays to avoid disappointment
Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market (closed Sunday/Bank holidays), where 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 rare, spacious, modern cooking space in the heart of the city, where you can expect:
→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 5-hour home-made seafood and fish broth that creates a rich, balanced, authentic flavor and 20-hour home-made secret sofrito. →Savor a seasonal dessert!! → 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 (available with advance notice) ⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!
Sample Menu Starter: Catalan TAPAS & Pica Pica Pan con tomate: Do the signature Catalan move: rub ripe tomato (special varity from Catalunya) on cursty sourdough bread! - jamón iberico, cured meats & varity of local cheeses - Cava welcome drink
Main: Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA Default •Prawns •Norway lobsters •Mussels •Squid •Cuttlefish •Bomba rice •Secret sofrito (learn our trick!) •Home made broth or Mushroom/Vegetable paella available for non-seafood eaters (notify in advance)
Drinks: SANGRIA (with or without alcohol) Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines Non-alcoholic drinks are available too (Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks, and juice)
Dessert: Depending on the time of year, we will provide a seasonal dessert.
Ideal for friends, families, couples, solo travelers, or groups who want a more authentic, hands-on experience beyond a typical cooking class. Rated 5.0 ⭐ by 3,000+ guests across platforms, with a Viator Badge of Excellence.
Limited to 12 guests per class and often sells out in advance, book early to secure your preferred spot.
- Craft authentic sangria from scratch: Mix seasonal fruits & local wine
- Feast on tapas, your paella & dessert! Vegan option available (prior request)
- Learn the secrets to our home made broth, prepard for more than 20 hours
- Take home digital recipes forever Recreate Barcelona magic anywhere
- Tour Boqueria's vibrant stalls: Handpick fresh seafood & saffron with chefs
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 7 years
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- 1. Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **DEFAULT** Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish
- 2. Mushroom/VEGETABLE PAELLA Available for non-seafood eaters (Notify in advance)
- Paella options:
- ⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!
- ❌ Gluten-free? Relax: Paella is gluten-free by nature. For GF bread and fully adapted recipes, kindly notify us when booking.
