Basque cuisine cooking class
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in a 2 hours 45 minutes gastronomic experience in San Sebastian where you go from diner to cook: a practical cooking master class in one of our secret kitchens in the Old Town, led by an expert chef with translation provided if needed.
You will learn key techniques of Basque cuisine by preparing iconic dishes such as creamy Spanish omelette, perfectly emulsified cod al pil pil, stuffed piquillo peppers, and the celebrated Basque cheesecake, finishing with a tasting of what you cooked paired with one red wine, one txakoli and one cider.
We work in a small group so you can refine cuts, timing, and sauces, and take home recipes you can replicate along with professional tricks and advice on local produce.
This culinary experience connects you with the spirit of San Sebastian, a city surrounded by one of the highest concentrations of Michelin stars in the world, an international benchmark that explains the local obsession with technique, flavour, and seasonality.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
Gluten free options available
Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
Non-alcoholic beverages available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join a hands-on Basque cooking class in the heart of San Sebastian’s Old Town and discover the techniques behind some of the region’s most iconic dishes. During this small-group culinary experience, an expert local chef will guide you step by step as you prepare a traditional Basque menu in one of our private kitchens. You will learn how to cook classic recipes such as tortilla de patata (Spanish omelette), bacalao al pil pil (cod in a traditional garlic and olive oil emulsion), stuffed piquillo peppers, and the famous Basque cheesecake. Along the way, the chef will share professional tips, cooking techniques, and insights into local ingredients and Basque gastronomy. After the class, sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared together, accompanied by three local drinks: one red wine, one txakoli, and one cider. This experience offers a delicious introduction to the culinary culture of Donostia / San Sebastian, one of the world’s great gastronomic destinations.
Sample Menu
starter
Tortilla de patata
main
Bacalao al pil pil
main
Stuffed piquillo peppers
dessert
Basque cheesecake
What‘s Included
One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider
Consumption of the four prepared dishes
Expert chef
Cooking class ingredients
Small group tour up to 8 participants
Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu
Options
Basque cooking class
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Language: This activity is conducted in English or Spanish
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Basque cooking class.
459ibais,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Basque cuisine is world famous. This experience was amazing and we got very short time. We discovered dishes and recipes that we didn’t know and were delighted. Highly recommended. The chef Erik explained everything very well and made the class very enjoyable.
Great option
capitaltravelbrandg,Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently attended a cooking class in San Sebastian, and it exceeded all my expectations! The class was hands-on, informative, and incredibly fun. Our chef instructor was not only a culinary expert but also a fantastic storyteller, sharing the rich history and traditions behind each dish we prepared. We started by visiting a local market, where we selected the freshest ingredients. This was a wonderful experience in itself, as we learned how to choose the best produce and seafood. Back in the kitchen, we were guided step-by-step through the process of creating authentic Basque dishes. The recipes were well-organized and easy to follow, making it enjoyable for both novice and experienced cooks. The highlight was, of course, sitting down to enjoy the meal we had created together. Each dish was bursting with flavor, and the pride of having cooked it ourselves made it taste even better. The class also included perfectly paired local wines, which complemented the food beautifully. This cooking class is a must-do for anyone visiting San Sebastian. It’s a delightful way to immerse yourself in Basque culture and cuisine. I left with new skills, great memories, and a deeper appreciation for the art of Basque cooking. Highly recommended!
Fantastic Experience
Soledad H,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the class, learned a lot and eat wonderful food. Our teacher was experienced, funny and considerate, open to everyone needs. ❤️
Excellent
borealrelax,Nov 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my daughter booked this activity with local experts and everything was fantastic. We cooked a lot with supervisor chef and at the end of the class we all tasted the pintxos, the cod and the dessert. It was lot of food. Great choice to get deep in Basque Gastronomy.
Excellent!!
Liauria,Nov 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In this 3-hour class, we learned to make pintxos, bacalao, and Basque cheese cake. Our instructor, made the class fun and showed us how we could make a variety of pintxos from these basic recipes. We tasted all the food paired with local Txakoli wine. It was absolutely fantastic.
A must-do.
caizma,May 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience is a great way not just to remember this amazing city, but to be here again whenever you want. They show you how to prepare seven of the most traditional 'pintxos' of San Sebastian, in a simple, relaxed and easy way. So back at home, anytime you want, you can prepare some of them and turn your kitchen into a 'pintxo bar'... and feel a little bit closer to this incredible city.
Great cooking experience
Meander22532528848,Apr 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience! Really hands on and while I often Cook at home I felt I was able yo learn a los from the clase. The cod sauce was really interesting to cook.
Great cooking class in San Sebastian
Tom5423,Mar 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a top highlight of our visit to San Sebastian. Our instructor made the experience memorable. We prepared, under his guidance 4 different pintxos with local ingredients. I specially loved the one with mushrooms. We also learnt to cook a dessalted cod dish with pil pil sauce created with olive oil and cod´s gelatine, it was absolutely fantastic and shocking cooking such a thick sauce. For dessert we cooked a local cheese cake. This was all spent while tasting local white wine Txakoli. We ate all the food and it was lot of food. A very enjoyable moment in our trip to San Sebastian.
Wonderful cooking class
H1759MHjessicab,Dec 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this pintoxs cooking class and Loved it! It was simple and delicious. Marianna taught the class and she was wonderful. Her love of cooking made the class even more enjoyable. We made basic pintoxs, a couple larger main dishes and cheese cake for dessert. Each course was paired with local wine. I would recommend this class for people who love to cook or people who love good food.
Really well done!
Renwick D,May 8, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth the time. Worth the money. And lots of fun. Should be more aptly called a cooking demonstration rather than a cooking class. We watched Chef Nick prepare 7 different dishes and enjoyed tasting them all. Good opportunity to learn specific techniques on preparing a diverse set of local foods. Conducted in the working kitchen of a local restaurant. Really well done and organized. Highly recommend doing this while in town!
From €130.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Local Experts Tours