About this tour
Pick ingredients at La Boqueria's legendary stalls alongside professional chefs, then return to the kitchen to cook a four-course paella spread. You'll work hands-on with bilingual instructors who tailor the menu to your skills and dietary needs. Set in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with Rambla views and flowing wine, the full experience runs four hours and welcomes complete beginners.
Highlights
- Shop La Boqueria market with working chefs, meet multi-generational vendors
- Select fresh produce that goes straight into your dishes
- Four-course paella menu adapted to vegan and dietary restrictions
- Unlimited wine poured throughout cooking and lunch
- Hands-on instruction from bilingual professional chefs
- Keep the recipe sheet to cook at home later
What to expect
The morning starts in the thick of La Boqueria—noise, colour, crowds—where you'll learn what's seasonal and how vendors choose quality. You'll handle produce, ask questions, bag ingredients. Back in the kitchen, your chef demonstrates techniques while you prep and cook alongside others. Expect flour on your apron, questions welcome, instruction patient. You'll plate each course and eat together at a shared table, wine refilled throughout. It's social and tactile, not lecture-based.
Good to know
Arrive 15 minutes early. The market can be slippery and crowded; wear comfortable shoes. Dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies) must be noted in advance. Prams and strollers are manageable. Metro and bus stops nearby if you're not walking from central Barcelona.
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