About this tour
Spend four hours in a Barcelona cooking school learning to make seafood paella, Spanish omelette, and crema Catalana from a professional chef. You'll start at La Boquería market selecting ingredients with your guide, then return to prepare a full menu together. Afterwards, taste ten traditional tapas paired with Spanish wines while the chef traces how each dish tells the story of Spanish food culture. Drinks flow throughout—wines during tastings, water and coffee with your final meal.
Highlights
- Shop La Boquería market with the chef before cooking
- Prepare seafood paella, omelette, and crema Catalana hands-on
- Taste ten tapas paired with Spanish wines
- Learn the history behind each tapas dish
- Dietary adaptations: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available
- All drinks and coffee included throughout
- Professional chef guides the entire session
What to expect
Your session kicks off with a guided walk through La Boquería, where you'll source fresh ingredients alongside the chef or assistant. Back at the cooking school, roll up your sleeves and learn three classic dishes: seafood paella built from scratch, a proper Spanish tortilla, and the caramel custard dessert. The chef talks you through technique and tradition as you cook. Once your menu's ready, you'll sit down to eat what you've made. Before or after (depending on the schedule), you'll work through a tasting of ten tapas, each one paired with a different Spanish wine, with stories attached to every plate.
Good to know
Minimum age is nine years; younger children can attend but must sit on an adult's lap. Notify the school of any dietary requirements at booking. The class runs four hours total. Public transport is nearby if you're not arranging your own arrival. Hotel pickups aren't included.
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