Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona
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Barcelona, Spain
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Eating paella in Barcelona is straightforward—but a cooking class is the only way to understand the technique, ingredients, and regional variations that distinguish a well-made paella from a tourist-facing version. This small-group class is led by a chef, and covers paella and other Spanish dishes, with a sit-down meal of your creations at the end.
- Enjoy the relaxed feel of a small-group class
- Try a hands-on cultural experience not possible with a restaurant reservation alone
- Master the art of making paella and learn authentic tips
- Benefit from the hands-on help of your instructor throughout
What's Included
- Bring back home the recipes you have learned and surprise your guests
- Dinner
- Small Group
- Master cooking class
- Sangria, wine, and water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pg. de Joan de Borbó, 36, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain
The location is directly on the main promenade, facing Port Vell.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elizabeth_M
This is hands down one of my favorite travel experiences of all time. It was just me, my mom, and my brother with Alfonso and his co-host. With our small group, we got to be totally hands on for the entire experience. The paella we had was AMAZING, I still dream of it to this day!
The hosts were informative, easy-going, and so easy to talk to! The apartment is BEAUTIFUL and artsy. You would never get such an authentic and intimate experience with a large tour. I highly recommend this class above all others!!! 10000/10 for sure.
Reviews
5.0
based on 87 reviews
Emily_R, Jun 2026
Alfonso welcomed us into his home and created an amazing experience. From being greeted with his dog to the view from his terrace and the table display, to his knowledge of cooking, it was all so well done and my husband, in laws, parents, and I had an amazing time. And it was just the right balance of doing the cooking and watching the cooking too!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that Alfonso helped create such a memorable experience for your family in Barcelona.
Sharing authentic seafood paella, local culinary traditions, and a warm home atmosphere with stunning rooftop views is what makes this experience so special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you all back for another unforgettable evening in Barcelona.
Douglas_W, Jun 2026
This was an absolute winner. Our host made the experience one to remember, and the view of the marina was amazing! I learn so many no things and the Parlla was incredible! This is a must do!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for this wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled that our Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class in Barcelona left such a great impression, especially with the stunning marina views as your backdrop. Our host takes real pride in sharing local techniques and authentic flavours, and it’s fantastic to know you enjoyed learning so many new tips while savouring that incredible paella. We would love to welcome you back next time you’re in Barcelona for another taste of the Mediterranean.
Stacey_H, Jun 2026
Great experience with local flare! The chef hosts this experience in his home with a beautiful rooftop view of the port. Sangria, gazpacho and homemade paella!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at our Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class in Barcelona. We’re so glad you enjoyed the authentic local atmosphere and the warmth of hosting you in our home with that beautiful port view. From the refreshing sangria and gazpacho to the homemade paella, it’s wonderful to hear that the flavours and the setting came together so well for you. We’d love to welcome you back for another taste of Barcelona’s culinary traditions whenever you return.
Will_F, May 2026
If you’re looking for something special with detailed expertise, authentic paella and an amazing view of Barcalona, then come and meet Alfonso and Txema! Felt like going to friends place for dinner and getting to learn of the secret sauce. Did you know paella tells you when it’s ready!? The sound changes… Alfonso knows 😇.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for this fantastic review! Alfonso and Txema will be so happy to hear you felt like you were going to friends' place for dinner – that's exactly the warmth we want to create. Learning the secret sauce of authentic paella, including that amazing tip about the sound telling you when it's ready – pure expertise. Stunning Barcelona views, detailed know-how, and authentic seafood paella make this a truly special experience. Come back anytime – friends are always welcome!
gabriella_D, May 2026
It was a great experience! Alfonso is an ex chief and very knowledgeable and explains everything we did in the kitchen. We made a three course dinner with an amazing sangria. I would highly recommend booking when in Barcelona. PLUS A VERY CUTE DOG.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed this rooftop paella cooking class in Barcelona. Alfonso's experience as an ex-chef truly shines – his knowledge and clear explanations make all the difference. A three-course dinner with amazing sangria and stunning views? That's a perfect evening. Highly recommend booking this authentic seafood paella experience when you're in Barcelona. Hope to see you again soon!
Norell_P, May 2026
Such a lovely experience!! The hosts were very welcoming and the food was delicious!! The views from the rooftop were stunning!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you had such a lovely experience at our rooftop paella cooking class in Barcelona. Our hosts love making everyone feel welcoming, and we're glad you enjoyed the delicious seafood paella and stunning rooftop views. A perfect way to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine. Hope to see you again soon!
Kim, May 2026
It is at the demonstrators personal home. The view of the harbor from the balcony is incredible. Both he and his partner are warm and wonderful. They do have a dog that is chill and relaxed. Preparing the meal of gazpacho, paella, dessert, and sangria was fun. Eating the meal on the rooftop terrace was exquisite. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
This made our day! A Barcelona rooftop paella class with harbor views, gazpacho, sangria and the warmest hosts — that's the authentic Spanish home cooking experience we're so proud to offer. So glad you felt right at home from start to finish. Until next time!
michellelaur, May 2026
This cooking class was an exceptional experience in a local home with a beautiful view of the marina taught by a talented chef. He was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job answering questions and providing the best ingredients for seafood paella, which were prepared inside and then cooked outside on the beautiful rooftop grill. The homemade white sangria was one of the highlights to our dinner. Absolutely recommend without hesitation!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for this beautifully detailed review of our Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class in Barcelona. We're so glad you appreciated the rhythm of preparing fresh ingredients inside, then bringing everything to life on that beautiful rooftop grill overlooking the marina. The homemade white sangria truly has a way of making the evening feel special, and we're delighted it stood out as a highlight for you. Knowing you recommend the experience without hesitation means a great deal. You are always welcome back to our home kitchen for another taste of Barcelona's coastal flavours.
Roxanne_R, May 2026
Amazing experience! Learned how to cook an authentic meal that was delicious. Cannot wait to make it at home. Rooftop has amazing views and plants. It is an escape in it's self. Our hosts were friendly, accommodating and open to sharing as I love to learn about the culture. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience at our Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the scenic views and the lush rooftop atmosphere while mastering authentic seafood paella. We take great pride in our friendly hosts who love sharing cultural history and traditional techniques. We are so glad you feel ready to recreate these Spanish flavors at home! Thank you for the high recommendation! ¡Gracias!
Helen_S, May 2026
Would thoroughly recommend this experience, great fun and a beautiful rooftop setting. Delicious food.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely recommendation of our Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class in Barcelona. We're so glad the combination of great fun, delicious food, and that beautiful rooftop setting overlooking the city made such a positive impression. Knowing you would thoroughly recommend the experience means a great deal to us. You are always welcome back for another taste of authentic Spanish flavours and warm hospitality by the marina.
Angela_S, May 2026
If you're reading this, PICK THIS ONE. This was absolutely my favorite experience not just in Barcelona but Spain overall and everything I was looking for in a cooking class - insanely delicious, intimate, personalized, thorough, and in a beautiful place.
Great experience before we even arrived - my partner is VERY allergic to seafood so I messaged prior to the event to confirm they could accommodate dietary restrictions (knowing this was a big ask for a smaller, personalized activity). They responded very quickly and kindly that it wasn't a problem.
Took an easy metro ride with a nice walk along the beachfront to the location. We arrived to the BEAUTIFUL apartment with a warm welcome (complete with champagne) from Alfonso and Txema and they immediately made sure they knew who had restrictions to keep them away from those ingredients but still active participants in the preparation. Alfonso (a professional chef with decades of experience) explained everything that went into the preparation of the gazpacho, paella, and sangria very clearly, including how and why specific ingredients are chosen, great tips and tricks, and cooking pitfalls to avoid. He was super approachable and answered all of our questions not just about the food prep but his life and experience in the industry.
We went up to the even more stunning rooftop, which he has all to himself! We had time to socialize and soak in the views and while Alfonso and Txema cooked up the food - INCLUDING a personalized non-seafood (chicken and vegetable) paella for my partner. Everything was SO GOOD and fresh and enjoyed with an insane view of the sunset over the harbor. Could not have asked for a better time PLUS we got the recipes for everything in our inbox the next day.
THANK YOU Alfonso and Txema for being so kind and welcoming, will sing your praises forever!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much! We are thrilled this was your favorite experience in Spain. Our team is proud of Alfonso and Txema for providing such a personalized welcome, especially with your seafood allergy. It’s wonderful you enjoyed the harbor views from our private rooftop while savoring your authentic Paella and Sangria. We’re glad the recipes found their way to your inbox!
Valerie_B, Apr 2026
It was wonderful! Full of laughs, great food and views. The paella and gazpacho were delicious! The rooftop was so gorgeous and full of flowers. We really loved our experience! Thank you Alfonso!
Jennifer_M, Apr 2026
AMAZING!! Wonderful hosts, beautiful rooftop terrace for dining, great paella prep & instruction culminated with a most delicious meal of gazpacho, paella, sangria & Catalan cream for dessert. A very special evening! Excited to try making paella at home!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Barcelona rooftop cooking experience and the full menu, from gazpacho and paella to sangria and crema catalana.
It’s wonderful to know you appreciated the hands-on paella preparation and instruction, and that the evening felt so special on the rooftop terrace. We’re especially happy you left inspired to recreate the authentic Spanish paella experience at home!
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Barcelona.
Laura_W, Apr 2026
The prep is in the family dining room. The roof top patio, where we dined and cooked paella was wonderful.It was nice meeting new people. The host created very authentic paella with family secrets. I would say it was very warm inside the house where we prepped. Much cooler later on rooftop patio , with great views. The host accommodated guests with allergies.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed making authentic Paella with our family secrets and loved the great views from our rooftop patio.
Hope to see you again soon!
Michael_M, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic night with Alfonso and his partner. His apartment is beautiful and overlooks the harbor. Dinner is served on his rooftop which is an amazing experience to have while visiting Barcelona!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed this Barcelona rooftop dinner with Alfonso. Hope to see you again!
Best,
q1ruth, Apr 2026
This is a nice, intimate cooking class - a departure from the overly touristy, busy experiences in Barcelona. Location with harbor and sunset views. Small group with a Spanish chef as our host. Host was gracious, pleasant, knowledgeable, and patient with us. Wonderful tablescape with well-developed progressive menu - gazpacho, seafood paella, crema catalan, and sangria. Everything came out delicioso! Nice, peaceful conversations over dinner with good recipes and memories when we departed.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed this intimate cooking class in Barcelona, away from the more crowded tourist experiences.
It’s great to hear you appreciated the harbor and sunset views, the small-group atmosphere, and the guidance from our Spanish chef. We’re also very happy that you enjoyed the progressive menu, including gazpacho, seafood paella, crema catalana, and sangria.
We’re glad the experience left you with great memories, recipes, and a relaxed evening in Barcelona. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Wayne_D, Apr 2026
We had an incredible time ! Warm welcome with drinks and a stunning view of Barcelona waterfront. Ingredients were fresh and delicious making our 3 course dinner and yummy Sangria beyond amazing. We enjoyed eating on a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking the Harbour. Host/Chef was just amazing. A memory my family will cherish. Highly Highly recommend!!!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
thanks for your nice review it was great to host you !
DeVona_E, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful evening with Alfonso and Txema! There was also a family participating with is. We were in the personal home and rooftop patio overlooking the Old Port where many yachts were docked. The view from their patio is beautiful, the weather was ideal and the food was excellent! Alfonso shared his recipes, even his “secret ingredient “! 😀 after dinner, my husband & I walked around the port looking at the beautiful boats, and the activities of the carnival around the port area. We would definitely recommend this activity, we had a lovely evening! Thank you, Alfonso and Txema!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Old Port views from our rooftop. Sharing our secret paella recipe and the beauty of Barcelona is what we love most.
It’s wonderful that you continued your evening exploring the harbor after our seafood cooking class. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family!
Kristina_O, Mar 2026
What an experience. Alfonso is lovely, opens his home to visitors and creates the most delicious paella! The views from the rooftop deck were incredible. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thanks for your nice comment it was a fun day !
Lanette_R, Mar 2026
This was a true "experience"
For my birthday, my adult Son agreed to go with me. Of course we (mother & son) don't often enjoy the same things. But I had a great time and I think he enjoyed it more than I did! The food was really good; we got some good cooking tips; the view was fabulous; and the Chef was "authentic". We really had a great time and would absolutely recommend adding this experience to your Barcelona trip!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
thanks for your comment it was great to host you
Gregory_S, Jan 2026
This was one of our favorite things we did in Barcelona. Alfonso and Texma were outstanding host and so welcoming. Beautiful flat with gorgeous view!! The paella was outstanding and the experience was 10/10. We enjoyed everything about this experience.
Elizabeth_M, Jan 2026
This is hands down one of my favorite travel experiences of all time. It was just me, my mom, and my brother with Alfonso and his co-host. With our small group, we got to be totally hands on for the entire experience. The paella we had was AMAZING, I still dream of it to this day!
The hosts were informative, easy-going, and so easy to talk to! The apartment is BEAUTIFUL and artsy. You would never get such an authentic and intimate experience with a large tour. I highly recommend this class above all others!!! 10000/10 for sure.
David_C, Dec 2025
Great host , great evening, would book again!
Alfonso and Texma were great. Rooftop overlooks the harbor.
Michelle_D, Nov 2025
We had such a great time! The experience was personal and authentic with a welcoming atmosphere! The paella was absolutely delicious. We loved everything about this cooking class experience!
Alma_R, Oct 2025
OMG ... this is one of my favorite thing I like to do when I visit another country. The Paella experience was so amazing. It was one of the best Paella I have ever eaten. The Plus to this experience was the beautiful view from the rooftop. The sunset, the harbor, the yachts and the view of Barcelona was so..so beautiful. It made for a great experience. The conversation and the instructions on how to make the paella was right up my alley. If only I could share the pics with you all and you would be sold. Besides the company was great.
Tammy_G, Sep 2025
Alfonso and his sous chef went above and beyond to provide us an amazing experience! I am a converted gazpacho lover as a result. Will definitely prepare that and the meal he prepared for all of us in the future. The best three course meal we’ve had here while visiting from Canada. It was a special occasion and they went over and above to recognize that. What a special evening with the perfect hosts walking us through and sharing their culinary knowledge with us. The location and the view could not have been better for this occasion. You have a beautiful place a wonderful view on the terrace that overlooks a good part of the city of Barcelona. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us! Would highly recommend!
Lauri_L, Jun 2025
We were so happy to have booked this class with Alphonso and Txema. They taught us how to make Sangria, Gazpacho and Paella all in the comfort of their beautiful home overlooking the water. It was such a fun experience. We learned alot, ate fantastic food (it was all delicious) and shared some conversation and laughs with our wonderful hosts. Enjoying the dinner we made on the gorgeous rooftop patio was amazing. Not only do you get a fantastic meal but an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend.
Karen_B, Jun 2025
excellent dinner! alphonso did a great job preparing authentic spanish paella, gazpacho, sangria and crème catalan - with just a little help from us. Fun evening drinking and eating on the rooftop of his building with a beautiful view
Cody_I, May 2025
Highly recommend this booking, one of the highlights of the trip. The food was delicious and the views were the best.
Kelley_B, May 2025
The whole experience was amazing. Our hosts were kind and knowledgeable. We were brought up to the apartment, given a glass of cava, introduced to the other participants and allowed to hang out on the balcony overlooking the marina - before putting on our aprons to prep the gazpacho and paella that would later be our dinner.
We made sangria and had Catalan cream for dessert. The rooftop was so beautiful, covered in plants and the table was set for us when we got there. We got to talk through the cooking process for the paella and enjoy each others company. I would recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking for a one of a kind and memorable evening.
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