Private Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Taste the Amazing Flavors
of Paella and Tapas
Enjoy Authentic Flavors
in a Beautiful Setting
Private hands on
Cooking Classes
Take a market tour with Spanish Jamón and Olives tasting
Book your cooking class
Team building activities
for companies
Choose your private Barcelona cooking experience
In every class, our chefs work to make it a special experience where you get to be the chef. Our goal is to help you cook the best paella or tapas of your trip to Barcelona. Choosing the right ingredients matters to us, so we make this a part of every class: you get to choose the type of wine for your sangria, the variety of rice for your paella, or the type of olive oil we use for your tapas. At Barcelona Paella Experience, you decide what is best.
Private paella cooking class
Cook authentic Spanish paella in our professional kitchen in central Barcelona, guided step by step by your private chef.
3–3.5 hours · From €110 per adult
Private paella class & local market tour
Start with a local market visit to choose fresh ingredients, then cook authentic paella in your private class.
4–4.5 hours · From €130 per adult
Boqueria market tour & private paella class
Tour La Boqueria market with your chef, taste the best of the stalls and then cook authentic paella in a private class.
4–4.5 hours · From €165 per adult
Private tapas cooking class
Take a culinary journey through Spain and Catalonia, learning hands-on how to make best-loved Spanish tapas.
3–3.5 hours · From €115 per adult
Private tapas class & local market tour
Visit a local market for the ingredients first, then learn to make Spanish tapas in a private hands-on class.
4–4.5 hours · From €135 per adult
Boqueria market tour & private tapas class
Tour La Boqueria market with your chef, then prepare traditional Spanish tapas together in a private class.
4–4.5 hours · From €165 per adult
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What your private class includes
- A 100% private experience for your group
- Hands-on guidance from a professional chef
- Fresh local ingredients selected from Barcelona markets
- Snacks of Local cured sausage and cheese at the start of the class
- Unlimited sangria made with red, white or sparkling wine (and we always make a non-alcoholic one for kids!)
- Options for vegetarian and other dietary requirements
- Recipes and practical techniques to take home
The exact menu, duration and market component depend on the experience you choose. Each class page explains what is included before you book.
Why cook with Barcelona Paella Experience?
We keep our classes private because a smaller, dedicated group gives you the kind of experience that we would want to have. There is time to ask questions, take part in every stage of the cooking and adapt the menu to the people around the table. Beginners are welcome, and experienced home cooks will still leave with useful techniques. Most of all we want to offer an honest experience that makes you feel like you have learned something about local food and culture at the same time.
Good food begins at the market
Barcelona’s markets shape the way we cook. Our chefs choose seafood, vegetables, meat, cheese and pantry ingredients for their freshness and character. When your experience includes a market visit, you will meet local vendors, taste a few specialties and learn how chefs judge the ingredients that will go into your meal.
What our guests say
Chef Chris was absolutely awesome! The experience in the market to the kitchen was second to none and I would recommend this to anyone coming to Barcelona as this is a must do experience, especially with your children or as a couple or family!
We had an amazing time at the Barcelona Paella Experience! Andy was a fantastic host—fun, engaging, and made the cooking class a blast. My teens loved it, which says it all! The food was delicious, the class was hands-on and authentic, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Barcelona. Highly recommend!
This was an amazing family experience with Marta and my family of 6! Both educational and delicious. The paella Marta guided us surpassed most every other we tried, plus a magnificent dessert we prepared. It was simply 3 hours of bliss that I recommend highly. Thank you Marta
More ways to gather around Spanish food
Team Building
Collaborative and competitive paella activities for companies, planned around your group size and event goals.
Student Activities
Accessible cooking and cultural activities for school, university and study-abroad groups.
Private Chef Service
Relax with your guests while our chefs prepare a paella-centered meal for your celebration or private gathering.
Practical basics
- Where Barcelona, Spain
- Languages English, Spanish and Catalan
- Dietary needs Vegetarian options are available. Tell us about every allergy or requirement before booking.
- Contact +34 600 757 551 ·
Ready to cook in Barcelona
Choose your experience, check the available dates and reserve a private cooking class for your group.