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15 Cooking Classes in Spain to Build a Day Around

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour - Choosing seafood inside La Boqueria
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Meet your English-speaking chef near Las Ramblas, visit La Boqueria for paella ingredients, then prepare tapas and seafood paella in a private dining room. Guides such as Andrea, Luca, Maya, and Koko are known for clear instruction, humor, and getting everyone involved.

“this was a great night. Learnt heaps with tips and technique. I you wish to elevate your Paella and impress your friends and family you should do this !”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - La Boqueria: shopping for the right ingredients
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

2.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and hands-on paella. Guides such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, and Matteo lead the class in English. Seafood, chicken, vegetarian, and non-alcoholic options are available.

“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”

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Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience - The walk into El Born
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Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience

3.Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,155 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start at La Boqueria with a local chef, then walk to a cooking school in El Born to prepare pintxos, seafood paella, and sangria. English-speaking chefs such as Andrea, Andreas, Kako, Luca, and Juan lead the class. Vegetarian and non-seafood options are available with advance notice.

“Wow this was a very fun and relaxing evening. My husband and I both learned some new cooking techniques. Atmosphere was very comfortable in a relaxed family table setting. The trip to the market was also fun to see. Luca was great and kept the group involved. We would highly recommend this activity.”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - The morning route: market, gazpacho, and paella
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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

4.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join a chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo for a four-hour, hands-on Madrid cooking class. Morning sessions focus on paella, gazpacho, and sangria with a market visit. Evening sessions center on tapas, including tortilla, shrimp, chorizo, patatas bravas, and crema catalana.

“Elisa was a great instructor! She was personable, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. We enjoyed every aspect of our experience: choosing our paella ingredients; shopping at the market; and preparing our sangria, salad, and paella. The meal was incredible! The facility was immaculate.”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Mercat Central, where paella begins
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

5.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron near Valencia’s old town for a guided Central Market visit, fresh ingredient shopping, wine, tapas, and a hands-on paella class. Hosts such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, and Belén explain Valencian food and culture in English, with vegetarian and allergy needs addressed when noted in advance.

“We had such a wonderful experience at this paella cooking class! From start to finish, it was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. The instructor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the entire process easy to follow while still feeling authentic. The ingredients were fresh, the techniques were clearly explained, and the final paella was absolutely delicious. It felt like more than a class — it was a shared experience full of great food, laughs, and learning. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and memorable culinary experience!”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing - Building paella step by step
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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

6.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

At The Cooking Clubhouse in central Madrid, chefs such as Benji, Benny, Javi, Claudia, and Youseff guide you through paella preparation in pairs. You will cook, taste several paellas, share Spanish starters and desserts, and sample five Spanish wines over about two and a half hours.

“Great class. 3 different paella dishes: shrimp, mushroom (vege) and meat. Best tour I joined in Madrid.”

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Seville: Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner - Gazpacho or Salmorejo: Seville in a Bowl
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Seville: Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

7.Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 900 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Join a professional chef at Taller Andaluz de Cocina in Triana Market for a three-hour English class. You’ll prepare gazpacho or salmorejo, tapas, chicken paella, and lemon sorbet with Cava, then sit down with two drinks and the group to eat it all.

“Amazing activity, the instructor was so friendly and knowledgeable- we cooked a variety of local dishes including paella and worked together with others so you get to know people well. The dishes were so yummy, highly recommended!”

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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - Making sangria before the paella
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

8.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Jose, Ana, or another multilingual guide at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to the kitchen for tapas, sangria, and hands-on Valencian paella. The 3.5-hour class includes wine, dessert, coffee, and a shared meal.

“If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!”

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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla - What you cook: four tastes of Andalusia and Spain
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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

9.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Triana Market, tour stalls 75 and 77, then cook an Andalusian meal with a local chef. You’ll prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, paella, and dessert, with sangria and two drinks included. Guides such as Pedro, Luis, Sabrina, and Carlo lead different sessions.

“We really enjoyed the Triana Market Tour and Andalusian cooking class. We have taken other cooking classes in Spain but very much enjoyed this one. My family enjoyed the salmorejo and spinach and chickpea dish, but the paella was a standout. 2 of us had the chicken paella, and 2 of us had the vegetarian paella. Luis and Pedro did a great job teaching about the history and traditions of Andalusian cuisine. We learned a lot, including how to break down a whole chicken and pare an artichoke. Great experience!”

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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour - The menu: four dishes with a clear Andalusian flavor
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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

10.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Start at Triana Market with a guided look at local meats, cheeses, produce, and cooking traditions. Then join an English-language class at stalls 75-77, prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, chicken paella, and dessert, and sit down with sangria plus two drinks.

“We had a fabulous time at cookery school. Chef Leo and Anna were excellent hosts and the course was very well organised.”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour - From Plaza de la Virgen to Central Market
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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

11.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, visit Central Market on eligible morning sessions, then cook paella at your own station with a professional chef such as Daniel, Reyes, or Victor. Enjoy tapas, wine pairings, dessert, and the meal you made.

“What a wonderful and complete experience! We first met with our chef Daniel who on the way to the market gave us useful and fun facts about Valencia and the market itself. After the grocery shopping, once we got to the location - a nice restaurant with a fully equipped kitchen - we were introduced to Isabel who gave us a short intro on wine pairing that we all going wonderfully with all the tapas offered. During this time Daniel had set up all the cooking stations and it felt like everything was run so smoothly. You felt well taken care of at all times by both Daniel and Isabel.…”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More - Starting at La Boqueria Market
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

12.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking chef near La Boqueria for a market walk and hands-on class. You’ll choose ingredients, make sangria, prepare tapas, cook paella, and finish with dessert. Chefs such as Maria, Hugo, Simon, and Yaya may lead the session.

“Hands down our best “tour/activity” in Barcelona! Entertaining, very interactive, learned new skills, and all while enjoying tasty tapas, delicious and plentiful sangria, and of course the paella! Oh my! We are so happy to have chosen this class- the size and flexibility were perfect- and when we left, it was like saying goodbye to old friends!”

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Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria - Meeting Laura and Diego in the central kitchen
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Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria

13.Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Spend three hands-on hours with chefs Laura and Diego in a modern central Málaga kitchen. Prepare paella, ajoblanco, remojón malagueño, and a surprise dessert while making sangria and learning local food traditions. Vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice.

“Excellent evening and fantastic food. Catered well for dietary requirements/allergies. Thank you! Would highly recommend.”

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Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner - The 10-step paella workshop
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Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner

14.Paella Cooking Class with Professional Chef: Four Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

At The Paella Club in El Raval, you’ll learn a 10-step paella method with a professional chef, usually working in pairs at cooking stations. The evening starts with cava and ends with a shared four-course meal, wine, and several paellas to taste. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“Very fun experience! So glad that we did this. You are in groups of 2 and each made a paella with great instructions. We had 7 paellas to taste and they were delicious - 2 veggie, pork, chicken, 2 seafood and black squid ink. Teachers are fun, good music and learned a lot.”

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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour - How hands-on is the cooking?
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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

15.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Meet an English-speaking chef such as Juan, Sonia, or Candido for a guided La Boqueria visit, then prepare and eat four Spanish courses. Morning classes include the market tour; evening classes skip it. Food restrictions can be arranged in advance.

“Super experience, out chef Candido gave us a nice market tour with some interesting insights. After that we had a great cooking session with everyone assigned a task. Nice location, super team and the food and the wine were amazing. Totally recommend.”

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