Cooking Classes in Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book a cooking class for several people at once?
Yes, on Funbooker you can book for several people in a single booking.
Can I cancel or reschedule my cooking class if something comes up?
Yes, but cancellation terms vary by provider. In general, you have between 48 hours and 15 days to cancel your cooking class. You will find all the details on each activity page.
I have an allergy or a specific diet, can I take part?
Yes, just let the chef know in advance so the recipe can be adapted to your intolerances and dietary requirements.
Can I get the recipes of the dishes we prepare?
Yes, the recipes are given to you at the end of the class on paper or sent by email.
Can I take my dish home?
If the class does not include a tasting on site, you can take your dish home with you.
Can I give a cooking class as a gift?
Yes, simply select the "Give a gift voucher" option when you book. Each voucher is valid for 12 months.
Summary
Summary
Our selection of the 5 best cooking classes in Barcelona
Paella comes from Valencia, but Barcelona has turned it into a proper local sport, market included. Between neighbourhood schools and workshops for travellers, five addresses are worth putting an apron on for (and burning your first socarrat).
Cookiteca
Three locations in the city, one of them in Poble Espanyol, the replica architecture village on Montjuïc hill. Cookiteca plays the neighbourhood school card, with classes taught in Spanish.
Its rice masterclass covers varieties, cooking times and tips for a perfect grain, tasting included. On summer evenings, a 2-hour buffet workshop takes over.
Sabores Taller de Cocina
For many travellers, seafood paella is learnt in Gràcia, a former village absorbed by the city, at Sabores, with a glass of sangria in hand from the moment you arrive.
Allow 3 hours for this class. The rest of the programme goes in every direction, from molecular cuisine to chocolate workshops, so you can come back without repeating the same recipe.
Aula Gastronòmica
Few schools teach ham carving with a knife as a genuine technical skill. This address in the Gothic Quarter has made it one of its most original workshops.
Amateurs and professionals mix here. Between cooking classes, the venue lines up tastings, from beer to gin and tonic, and even offers homemade ice cream workshops.
Just Royal
You don't have to make paella in Barcelona. The Just Royal school, in the Gòtic, alternates gourmet rice, sushi initiation and healthy cooking.
Festive recipes get their own session, and one workshop is aimed at teenagers, making it an option for families living in the city rather than passing through.
Marta's paella classes
Born in Barcelona, Marta has turned her apartment into a small private school devoted entirely to private paella classes. You cook at a local's home, not in a classroom.
The format suits small groups who want to ask every question without waiting their turn. Several culinary guides to the city, including the one by Devour Tours, recommend her.
Four places to book online in Barcelona
These four can be booked directly on Funbooker, often with instant confirmation. Three are close to the Rambla or the cathedral, and the last one takes you towards the Sagrada Família.
La Foodieteca
The stalls of Santa Caterina market, recognisable by its wavy roof of coloured ceramic, open La Foodieteca's class, before moving into a kitchen in a nearby space.
On the menu: tapas, sangria, paella and dessert, prepared in a small group over 3 hours. A second option takes place in a loft overlooking the cathedral, welcome cava included.
Gastronomic Arts Barcelona
The socarrat, that thin crust that sticks to the bottom of the pan, is the Holy Grail of any paella, and Gastronomic Arts Barcelona makes it the heart of its class, after a tour of the Boqueria.
To extend the evening, the Rhythm & Taste option combines the meal with a flamenco show in a tablao near the Rambla. Classes in English, as is the sangria and craft beer workshop.
Maria de los Ángeles's class
Ten tapas with their wines, from garlic prawns to octopus and manchego, serve as a tour of Spain before the stove is even lit, a short walk from Plaça Reial.
Then comes the class, seafood or vegetarian version, with paella, Spanish omelette and crema catalana, served at one large shared table. A private group option is also available.
Jamón Experience Barcelona
From non-Iberian ham to 100% Iberian bellota, seven varieties line up on the same table, hand-carved by a maestro jamonero, 5 minutes on foot from the Sagrada Família.
No stove here but a real lesson on breeds, acorn feeding and curing, each slice paired with a Spanish wine or cava, as a food and wine pairing. Allow 1h30 and from €69 per person.
