Barcelona Cooking Class FAQ: Paella, Tapas & Sangría

Our shared paella cooking class in Barcelona costs from €79 per person, and the price varies by season. That covers about three hours of hands-on cooking with a local chef, ingredients, a shared paella, two tapas, sangría or a soft drink, and the recipes. Child tickets are available. Check availability and book

You can book online through the booking calendar on our website, and your place is confirmed instantly. Choose your date and one of our daily start times (10:30, 13:00, 16:00 or 18:45), enter your details and pay securely. For private or corporate groups, send us an enquiry instead. Questions? Contact us

Public classes have free cancellation up to 24 hours before your class starts. If your plans change, cancel at least 24 hours in advance and you won't be charged. Private and corporate group bookings have their own terms, which are confirmed in your quote.

Your class includes instruction from a local chef, all ingredients and equipment, a large paella cooked together, two classic tapas, sangría or a non-alcoholic fruit drink, the meal itself and recipes to take home. A La Boqueria market introduction is included on most days. Hotel pickup is not included.

You meet your chef just off La Rambla, get an introduction to Spanish ingredients at La Boqueria market, then walk to our private kitchen. There your group cooks a large traditional paella and two tapas, with sangría, then sits down to eat together. The whole experience takes about three hours.

The class lasts about three hours, from the market introduction to the shared meal. Classes run every day at 10:30, 13:00, 16:00 and 18:45, so you can choose a morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early-evening session that fits your Barcelona itinerary.

No. Our Barcelona cooking class is designed for complete beginners and confident home cooks alike. Your chef guides you through every step of the paella and tapas, explains the techniques as you go, and everyone in the group gets involved in chopping, stirring and seasoning.

Yes, a short introduction at La Boqueria, Barcelona's famous food market on La Rambla, is included on operating days. On Sundays and public holidays, when the market is closed, your chef gives the same ingredient talk at the kitchen instead.

No, your group cooks one large paella together in a traditional paella pan (paellera). Everyone helps with the process, from the sofrito to timing the rice, and then the finished paella is shared together at the table, alongside your tapas and sangría.

Classes are taught in English by our local chefs, so they are easy to follow for visitors from the USA, the UK and around the world. You don't need to speak any Spanish or Catalan to take part and enjoy the class.

You'll cook a traditional Spanish paella plus two classic tapas, such as pan con tomate, pimientos de Padrón, garlic prawns or Spanish tortilla, and you'll prepare sangría. The tapas vary with the season. Then you'll enjoy everything you've made together at the table.

Yes, we cater for vegetarian and vegan guests. A vegetarian paella can be prepared and the tapas adapted. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary requirements when you book so we can advise you on what's possible before your class.

Yes. Sangría is served only to guests aged 18 and over (please bring photo ID), and non-alcoholic drinks, such as a fruit drink, are always available. You can enjoy the full cooking class and meal without drinking any alcohol.

Yes, private classes are available for families, friends, birthdays, hen and stag parties, and student and travel groups. They can often run outside our standard times, subject to availability. Send us your preferred date, time, number of guests and any dietary needs. Learn more about our private cooking class in Barcelona

Yes, our private paella, tapas and sangría class works brilliantly for corporate team building in Barcelona. Groups of all sizes are welcome, any day and any time, subject to availability. Groups can choose seafood, mixed or vegetarian paella. We issue company invoices with VAT, and a €100 deposit secures your date. Learn more about our corporate team building cooking class

We meet at Travellers Nest Bar, Carrer de la Boqueria 27, just off La Rambla in Barcelona's old town (Ciutat Vella). Your chef waits inside the bar and walks the group to our private kitchen a short walk away. Please don't go to the market entrance. See meeting-point photos and directions

The nearest metro is Liceu on line L3, a 3–4 minute walk from the meeting point on Carrer de la Boqueria. If you take a taxi, you may be dropped near La Rambla because of vehicle restrictions in the Gothic Quarter, then walk the last few minutes. See meeting-point photos and directions

Please arrive 15 minutes before your class. The group leaves the meeting point on time to walk to the kitchen, so late guests may miss part of the class or may not be able to join once the group has departed. See meeting-point photos and directions

Unfortunately, the class is not wheelchair accessible. It is stroller accessible, and public transport is nearby (Liceu metro, line L3). If you or someone in your group has access needs, please contact us before booking so we can talk through the details with you.

Yes, families are welcome, and children can join in with the cooking alongside their family. Please include your children's ages when you book or enquire. Alcohol is only served to guests aged 18 and over, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for younger guests. Questions? Contact us