Paella Masterclass at La Boqueria market

One of the most typical dishes in Catalonia, and all along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, is paella. It is the perfect dish for a get-together with family or friends, at home or outdoors.

In this new culinary activity, we aim to show you how to cook Arròs Parellada, the authentic paella of Barcelona gentlefolk, in Barcelona's most emblematic market: the Mercat de la Boqueria. The activity includes a brief visit to the market and a cookery workshop in the market's cookery classroom.

After a short stroll around La Boqueria's stalls, chef Isma Prados will offer you a show-cooking class on how to prepare Arròs del Senyoret [Gentleman’s Rice], while speaking about the preparation of paella and the distinctive features of Catalan cuisine. During the session, you will have the chance to get close to the action and discover the secrets of this dish.

The session concludes with a tasting of the rice we have prepared.

Programme:

6 pm - Welcome at La Boqueria's main entrance on La Rambla. Presentation of the municipal network of markets and a brief stroll around the market.

6:30 pm - Paella master class courtesy of chef Isma Prados.

 8 pm - Recipi tasting.

Isma Prados trained in renowned restaurants such as El Droma and La Fonda Europa, and was head chef at La Vinya del Senyor and Els Jardinets de Gràcia, among others. Isma is also a very popular chef in Catalonia, as he has starred in various television cookery programmes, such as Cuina per solters and La cuina de l’Isma, on TV3, and Hoy cocinas tú, on La Sexta.

Explore the Boqueria and enjoy the cuisine in this delicious activity!

Meeting point:

At the main entrance of the Boqueria Market (on the side of Las Ramblas)

(La Rambla, 91. 08001 Barcelona)