Tapas, paella & wine pairing in Barcelona

Cooking class Experience

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€80 €64 per person
Why you'll love it

An authentic, hands-on taste of Spain

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Fresh, local ingredients

Cook seasonal tapas using fresh, locally sourced produce chosen the same day.

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Learn from a local chef

Pick up real techniques and tricks straight from an experienced Barcelona chef.

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Recipes to take home

Leave with a recipe book so you can recreate the experience whenever you like.

Portrait of your chef Esteve Ramirez
The experience

From market-fresh ingredients to a table full of stories

Your experience begins with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to Catalan and Spanish cuisine — the ingredients, traditions, and stories behind the dishes you're about to cook.

Together with your chef, you'll head to the kitchen and get to work right away, learning how to prepare a traditional paella from scratch: selecting the right rice, making the sofrito, controlling the heat, and achieving the iconic socarrat — that golden crust on the bottom that every Spaniard secretly competes for.

Alongside the paella, you'll prepare a selection of seasonal tapas that reflect the fresh, local produce of the moment, with your chef guiding you through each recipe's technique and cultural background.

Once everything is ready, sit down together to enjoy the food you've cooked, paired with a careful selection of wines from different regions of Spain. You'll leave with the recipes, the techniques, and an authentic taste of what makes Spanish gastronomy so special.

How it works

Your 3 hours, step by step

1

Welcome & introduction

Meet your chef and get a quick introduction to Catalan and Spanish gastronomy.

2

Prepare seasonal tapas and a typical dessert

Work through a selection of tapas made with fresh, local ingredients.

3

Cook the paella

Learn the technique from rice selection to sofrito to the perfect socarrat.

4

Sit down & enjoy

Taste what you've cooked, paired with a selection of Spanish wines.

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Take it home

Leave with a recipe book so you can cook it all again for friends and family.

Good to know

What's included

  • Welcome and introduction to Catalan and Spanish gastronomy
  • Hands-on cooking lesson with a professional chef
  • All ingredients for the paella and tapas
  • Apron and cooking equipment
  • Full lunch or dinner — the paella and tapas you make
  • Pairing with a selection of Spanish wines
  • Recipe book to take home

Not included

  • Pick-up and transportation to the venue
  • Extra drinks outside the wine selection
  • Chef's gratuities (optional)

Not recommended for babies and children under 5.

New experience

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This is a newly launched experience — more reviews will appear here as guests share their stories.

★★★★★

"The class was a lot of fun and the chef was great! Food was delicious."

— Sandra M.
Reserve your spot

Ready to cook with us?

Spots are limited to keep the class hands-on and personal. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

  • ⏱ Duration: 3 hours
  • ✅ Free cancellation up to 24h before
€80 €64 per person
Date & time

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

The class is not recommended for babies and children under 5, as it involves a working kitchen with heat and sharp tools.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Not at all. The chef guides every step, so the class works well for complete beginners and confident home cooks alike.

Classes are run in English by default. For private groups, the class can also be arranged in French or Italian.

Pick-up and transportation to the venue is not included in the price, but can be arranged — get in touch for details.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Meeting point

Where to find us

Our kitchen is in the Sants-Montjuïc neighborhood, a short ride from central Barcelona.

Mercat de Sants on Carrer de Sant Jordi
Carrer de Feliu Casanova, 13
Sants-Montjuïc, 08028 Barcelona
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