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The 15 Best Paella Cooking Classes in Spain

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Real paella is a flat pan, a thin layer and no stirring, and an afternoon is enough to learn it. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones start at the market.

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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Menorca: Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch - Son Saura and Es Talaier: the best use of your first two hours
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Menorca: Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch

3.Natural Coves and Beaches Boat Trip & Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,753 reviews · from $63

Spend seven hours cruising from Ciutadella to Son Saura, Macarella, Macarelleta, and Cala Turqueta. You’ll have time for beach walks, swimming, and snorkeling, plus paella, sangria, and orange juice on board. The multilingual crew speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German.

“Nice trip around the island, with 2 stops in 2 of the most beautiful calas in Menorca, where you get the chance to swim in crystal-clear waters (bring your snorkeling kit!). Lunch was good (paella was a solid 7/10, but sangria felt a bit watered, nothing dramatic, but worth mentioning). Yes, the trip it's worth the money, especially since you get the chance to see and experience a lot, without paying for expensive cabs to go around the island. Nice touch the possibility of entering in one of the caves with the boat and actually touch its "roof" for luckRead more”

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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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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings - El Born, where old streets meet modern food
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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

5.Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about three hours eating your way from Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through El Born to Barceloneta. Expect 8 or more tastings, including Catalan pastries, cheese, cured meats, tapas, paella, sangria, and a surprise dish. Guides such as Jordi and Muriel add local history and practical food tips.

“Ricardo was great. A local who was able to share the history of the city along with all of the great food.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - Making sangria before dinner begins
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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

6.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24. Hosts such as Ivan, Cristal, Miguel, and Dani lead a hands-on beginner class in sangria and chicken-and-seafood paella, followed by a shared meal and take-home recipes.

“Such a fun time! I went as a solo traveler and Crystal and Chef made sure I was included in it all!”

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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

7.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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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella! - Calella de Palafrugell at 11:45 a.m., the day’s relaxed middle
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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

8.Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,098 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to 15, stopping in medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You get guided introductions plus free time, with an optional seafood paella lunch, beach time, and hotel pickup available.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely tour. Enjoyed the beautiful sights. Recommend :)”

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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

9.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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Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch - Leaving Ciutadella on the red Fiesta boat
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Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

10.Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $65

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a red Fiesta boat from Ciutadella, stopping at Cala en Turqueta and Son Saura for swimming and beach time. You’ll eat mixed meat and seafood paella with sangria or a soft drink, while passing the coves of Macarella and Macarelleta.

“The day went well and they gave us enough time on the two stops we did and explained everything well. The only thing is the paella could have been better with more meat.”

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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

11.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.

12.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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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid - Sharing the traditional paella pan
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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

13.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

At a central Madrid venue, a local chef guides you through sangria and chicken-and-seafood paella while Dani, Ivan, Cristal, or another host keeps the group involved. You share the cooking, eat the finished meal, enjoy bottomless sangria, and take home recipes.

“The room gets oily and Smokey for a good 30 min. You will come out smelly. They need better air venting”

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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

14.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

15.3.5-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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