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A group of people toasting with drinks around a large seafood dish. 1
A busy market with a colorful archway and a sign reading "Mercat". 2
A large pot filled with seafood, including shrimp and mussels, in a rich, bubbling broth. 3
A cooking class with participants preparing food on a stove. 4
A large pan filled with seafood paella, including shrimp and mussels. 5
By Paella Barcelona Cooking School

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$215 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

    • Tour Boqueria's vibrant stalls: Handpick fresh seafood & saffron with chefs
    • Craft authentic sangria from scratch: Mix seasonal fruits & local wine
    • Feast on tapas, your paella & dessert! Vegan option available (prior request)
    • Take home digital recipes forever Recreate Barcelona magic anywhere
    • Learn the secrets to our home made broth, prepard for more than 20 hours

Activity location

    • Barcelona
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • La Rambla, 89B, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain | We will be waiting for you at the main entrance of La Boqueria market. Look for a red umbrella! Meeting point: The Main Entrance of the famous la Boqueria market is between two buildings: Rambla, 91, and Rambla, 89, near Dunkin Coffee. It’s just a few steps from the Liceo metro station (green line). https://maps.app.goo.gl/jSyDuYfbEZGBQ768A
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

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Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
NZ$215.47 x 1 AdultNZ$215.47
Total
Price is NZ$215.47

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of La Boqueria Market
  • Inclusions
    All fresh ingredients (seafood, saffron, bomba rice, seasonal produce)
  • Inclusions
    Digital recipe booklet (emailed post-class)
  • Inclusions
    All cooking equipment & aprons
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience (max 12 guests)
  • Inclusions
    Meat and cheese boards
  • Inclusions
    Sangria-making workshop with seasonal fruits & local wine
  • Inclusions
    Seafood paella masterclass led by professional chefs
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian Paella (if notified before arrival)
  • Inclusions
    Gluten-free adaptations (bread + recipes, if notified at booking)
  • Inclusions
    Dessert: Crema Catalana, Catalan dessert consisting of a custard topped with a layer of caramelised sugar. Similar to the French crème brûlée.
  • Inclusions
    Post-cooking feast: Your paella + dessert
  • Inclusions
    Drinks: Cava, wine, sangria, water
  • Exclusions
    No market tour on Sundays or bank holidays. Please check local bank holidays to avoid disappointment
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years

What you can expect

  • 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 track 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 flavour and 20-hour home-made secret sofrito.
    →Savour a seasonal dessert!!
    → Family-style meal
    →Aprons & cooking tools provided
    →Recipes to take home

    Paella options:

    1. Golden Seafood Paella (Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish) DEFAULT
    2. 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 jug: 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 travellers, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Barcelona
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • La Rambla, 89B, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain | We will be waiting for you at the main entrance of La Boqueria market. Look for a red umbrella! Meeting point: The Main Entrance of the famous la Boqueria market is between two buildings: Rambla, 91, and Rambla, 89, near Dunkin Coffee. It’s just a few steps from the Liceo metro station (green line). https://maps.app.goo.gl/jSyDuYfbEZGBQ768A
    • Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain