Private Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona
Learn how to make a proper paella with a chef dedicated to your group. You will prepare the ingredients, build the base, add the rice at the right moment and learn how heat, timing and stock work together in the finished dish.
A hands-on class from the first cut to the final spoonful
Paella rewards attention to detail. During the class, your chef explains how to organise the preparation, develop a balanced sofrito, choose the right rice-to-stock ratio and manage the pan as the liquid reduces. There is no need for previous cooking experience.
Choose your paella
- Seafood paella prepared with market-sourced ingredients
- Meat and vegetable paella inspired by the Valencian style
- Vegetarian or vegan paella arranged in advance
You also choose what goes into your pan: the variety of rice, the type of olive oil and the type of paprika used in your paella. Your chef will explain the differences so you can decide what suits your taste.
Menu choices are subject to availability and must be confirmed before the class.
What is included
- Private chef instruction for your group
- Welcome snacks featuring local cheese and cured specialties
- Hands-on paella preparation
- Traditional red or white wine sangria
- Crema Catalana with its caramelised sugar finish
- The meal you prepare together
This page is for the cooking-class-only format. Guests who want to visit a market can choose one of the market tour and paella classes.
Questions about this class
How long does the class last?
Allow approximately three to three and a half hours. Confirm the exact timing shown in the booking calendar.
Is the class private?
Yes. The booking is for your group, and you will not be combined with other visitors.
Can we make vegetarian paella?
Yes. Request the vegetarian or vegan option before the class so the chef can prepare the correct ingredients and stock.
Does this class include the market?
No. Choose the local market tour or the Boqueria market tour with paella class if you want to begin at a Barcelona food market.