Spain · PAELLA COOKING CLASSES
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.
Shop for seafood at Barcelona’s Boqueria Market, make tapas and paella, and mix unlimited sangria in a lively three-hour class.
“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 !”
Cook paella with a local chef, shop La Boqueria, make sangria, enjoy tapas, and take home recipes in a small Barcelona class.
“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”
Cruise Menorca’s south coast from Ciutadella, swim at Son Saura and Cala Turqueta, visit Macarella, and enjoy paella with sangria.
“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”
Cook paella, tapas, gazpacho, and sangria with a Madrid chef in a small English-speaking class, plus a market visit on morning sessions.
“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.”
Review of Barcelona’s three-hour food tour with tapas, paella, sangria, local markets, Gothic Quarter sights, and small-group guidance.
“Ricardo was great. A local who was able to share the history of the city along with all of the great food.”
Learn to make paella and sangria with a local chef in central Madrid, then share a three-hour meal with unlimited drinks and recipes to take home.
“Such a fun time! I went as a solo traveler and Crystal and Chef made sure I was included in it all!”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a friendly four-hour class.
“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!”
Explore medieval Pals and Girona, swim at Costa Brava beaches, and add seaside seafood paella on this 10.5-hour Barcelona day trip.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely tour. Enjoyed the beautiful sights. Recommend :)”
Learn paella in Madrid, taste five Spanish wines, and share a multi-course meal in a lively, hands-on cooking class.
“Great class. 3 different paella dishes: shrimp, mushroom (vege) and meat. Best tour I joined in Madrid.”
Cruise Menorca’s south coast, swim at Cala en Turqueta and Son Saura, enjoy paella on board, and see 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.”
Learn to cook paella, gazpacho, tapas, and dessert at a lively English-language class in Seville’s Triana Market.
“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!”
Cook Valencian paella with local chefs, shop at Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and local culture.
“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!”
Make chicken and seafood paella, mix sangria, and learn Spanish food traditions in central Madrid during this lively three-hour workshop.
“The room gets oily and Smokey for a good 30 min. You will come out smelly. They need better air venting”
Cook salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, and paella after touring Seville’s Triana Market with a local chef.
“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!”
Cook Andalusian dishes, tour Triana Market, make paella, and enjoy sangria during this lively 3.5-hour Seville food experience.
“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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