Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with Josh
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Hands-on paella cooking class in a cooking studio
- Sangria
- Guided tour of Mercat de la Llibertat with a local
Meeting Location
Plaça de la Llibertat
23, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Josh requests a minimum of four guests (or for a total payment of 4 guests even if there are fewer guests) to host this private culinary experience.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with Josh is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Hands-on paella cooking class in a cooking studio
- Sangria
- Guided tour of Mercat de la Llibertat with a local
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Josh requests a minimum of four guests (or for a total payment of 4 guests even if there are fewer guests) to host this private culinary experience.
