Galician Cooking Class: Market Tour and Seafood Feast

Immerse yourself in Galician cuisine with a food market tour and cooking class in A Coruña. Explore the vibrant Plaza de Lugo market, learn about local ingredients, and prepare a delicious meal with a local foodie. Finish off with a glass of local wine. Join us now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rúa Alfredo Vicenti, 29 - The meeting is scheduled for 10:30 am at Pencil & Fork, situated in the heart of La Coruña, conveniently near the fish and seafood market, as well as the meat, fruit, and vegetable markets. Enjoy a coffee while discussing the market purchases and cooking plans.
    Visit the market to explore the diverse selection of fish and…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Surprise snacks (depending on the market)
  • Mussels with Godello
  • Scallops with ham
  • Natural cockles
  • Paella with cockles and squid
  • Santiago cake (almond cake)
Additional Information

Guided by a local culinary enthusiast, participants will explore the renowned and stunning market at Plaza de Lugo, where they will uncover the diverse and abundant produce of the region. There will be a chance to engage with the fishmongers and delve into the rich culinary traditions of Galicia. After completing the shopping, the selected ingredients…

Location
Rúa Alfredo Vicenti, 29
Rúa Alfredo Vicenti
Our space is behind Riazor beach, There is street parking or a public parking only 2 minutes walk from the space. We are near Plaza Maestro Mateo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Richard_b
Mar 30, 2026
This was such a unique... - This was such a unique and wonderful experience. The market was fascinating and then coming back to cool together was fun and interesting! I need to eat gluten free and they could accommodate me without making me feel left out!
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F7476nbnancyd
Mar 27, 2026
Multi-generational meal! - David was an incredible host and teacher! Our son, Jeremy, my husband and myself so enjoyed going with him to the market and getting supplies to make our meal. Having him guide us through making the meal was so much fun! He even got the “fish-hesitant” member of our group to eat all kinds of fish and like them! We also loved meeting his lovely wife! We also loved hearing about David’s other ventures!
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Harriet_l
Mar 25, 2026
galician seafoood - Lots of fun. A short walk to a big market full of seafood and other stuff, then back to cooking place. We ate all sorts ofsmall sea creatures and paella,
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Kirk_r
Mar 22, 2026
Cooking in the pencil and fork - David and Fiona were perfect hosts and their multi use space was great for our small cooking class. 6 of us sat around the kitchen counter cutting, mixing, and preparing our meal after a field trip to the local three story market to purchase fresh clams, mussels, scallops, calamari, chicharrones, tomatoes, cheese and bread. The appetizers were fresh off the stove or out of the oven, except the tomatoes and quince which were perfect to accompany the seafoods, each appetizer delicious as the last. David kept cooking the paella and we moved from our counter seats to the large table for the main course. It was delicious and washed down with generous pours of sangria. We had Santiago cake for desert that two of our class made. My mouth still waters as I think of all the great food and I smile as I think of the fun and experience. Ciao
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Trail669404
Oct 30, 2025
Informative and enjoyable time. - Had a lovely time visiting the market and seeing the ingredients - then preparing them. Clear instructions and a lovely atmosphere.
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Julia_h
Oct 23, 2025
Warm welcome and delicious food. - David and Ana are very welcoming, and my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience. We loved visiting the market, making delicious dishes that we had not tried before, and meeting like-minded, friendly people.
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Sarah_r
Oct 6, 2025
10/10 Would Recommend! - A beautifully authentic experience from beginning to end! David is an absolute delight, and gave us a thorough tour of the best market I’ve been to in memory. The freshness of the seafood and veg helped to make the culinary experience a delicious one. Can’t wait to come back for another taste!
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Maryellend810
Sep 24, 2025
Great Experience, Delicious Food, Wonderful Company! - The Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruna with David is one of the best experiences I have had. My friend and I joined another couple for this class. David spoke both Spanish and English perfectly and kept all of us in the group engaged. The market tour was beautiful and we appreciated David's explanations. David and his wife have set up a wonderful space for cooking and sharing experiences (and a little wine!) We 4 had so much fun making the delicious food that David guided us through preparing. We enjoyed every bite and every minute of the experience. David shared recipes at the end of the workshop so that we could try to replicate the menu at home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Dreamer768894
Sep 10, 2025
Joyous experience - We enjoyed an incredible experience with two other couples. David was fun and very knowledgeable on both Galician history & food. Our visit together to the food market was cool. And then we all enjoyed cooking an amazing Paella and other treats. It was a great value that we recommend highly.
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Rebecca_m
Sep 6, 2025
Fun time shopping at the... - Fun time shopping at the local market, then cooking a wonderful meal. Ours was seafood based, which we loved. Max of 8 people so hands on. Food was excellent and David was an informative and enjoyable host.
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From $115
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).