Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with Josh

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Begin your Mercat de la llibertat tour with a taste of jamon at Josh's favorite Catalan charcuterie. Meet vendors who sell high quality, locally-sourced meat, fish, cheese, and produce and purchase local ingredients like squid or peppers for your paella from Josh's favorite vendors. Learn about the difference between Catalonian and Spanish cultures and about specialty ingredients important to the local diet; in particular, cured acorn-fed Iberian ham. Then walk to Josh's cooking studio to begin your cooking lesson and meal.

Here in a modern, professional-grade kitchen and classic 1800s-style Barcelona dining room chop fruit to prepare sangria! Josh will then show you how to prepare seafood for your paella. Learn Josh's favorite culinary tips, like how to make flavorful fish stock using local rock fish. Expect a hands-on cooking class and enjoy a traditional paella you prepared. Josh will also offer you a chance to caramelize the sugar on the top of your own crema catalana dessert!

Example Menu

Starter

Sangria

Starter

Esqueixada (salad) or suquet de peix (fish soup)

Starter

Tapa like calamares encebollados (squids) or xistorra (special type of chorizo)

Main

Paella

Dessert

Local dessert

What's Included

Hands-on paella cooking class in a cooking studio
Sangria
Guided tour of Mercat de la Llibertat with a local

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Plaça de la Llibertat, 23

Meet your host in front of the restaurant La Pubilla, which is located next to the the Mercat de la llibertat, he will be carrying a woven basket. Here is the address to the location: Plaça de la Llibertat, 23, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Start your private Barcelona culinary adventure with a guided tour of Mercat de la Llibertat, a vibrant local market loved by Catalans. Your local chef Josh will introduce you to his favorite vendors, from jamón specialists to olive and salt cod purveyors, all while sharing insider tips on how to spot top-quality local ingredients. After selecting fresh produce for your meal, head to your host's nearby cooking studio to prepare a traditional Spanish feast. You'll start with sangria and dessert (crema catalana), then dive into a hands-on paella-making class. Your host's approach is fun and engaging, focused on learning by doing. Choose from seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella and cook it from scratch with expert guidance. Afterward, enjoy your meal with wine or sangria in a beautiful kitchen while chatting about Spanish culture, music, and food. A delicious, immersive experience perfect for all skill levels!
This experience is especially fun for large group celebrations such as family reunions, corporate events, and bachelorette parties.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • On days that Josh is not available, an equally talented colleague and fellow chef will be your host.
  • The cooking studio is located one floor up from the ground floor. However, there is an alter-able accessible elevator for those who cannot take the stairs.
  • 1-2 glasses of Sangria are included in the price of every experience you book.
  • Josh can accommodate a vegetarian diet in his Spanish cooking class.
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