Barcelona Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Sangria & Local Host

About this tour

Learn to cook paella from a Barcelona local on their rooftop, starting with the fundamentals of this Catalan classic and working through regional variations. Over two hours, you'll master the technique, prepare homemade sangria, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside other travellers. The host adapts recipes for dietary requirements and teaches you how to recreate paella at home using whatever ingredients you find locally.

Highlights

• Cook paella from scratch on a Barcelona rooftop
• Learn Costa Brava techniques and regional variations
• Make and taste homemade sangria alongside the meal
• Understand paella history and family cooking traditions
• Eat together with fellow travellers in small groups
• Vegetarian and allergy-friendly adaptations available

What to expect

You'll arrive at the host's rooftop kitchen and begin with a walkthrough of paella essentials—the pan, the rice, the layering method. The host shares how they cook for friends and family, then guides you through preparing your dish step by step. While the paella cooks, you'll make sangria from scratch. The interactive format means plenty of hands-on work, questions, and watching technique up close. Once everything's ready, you sit down together to eat, sharing the meal with other guests and the host.

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