Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Join this Basque cooking class and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas of the Basque Country with a local Basque chef. Learn about local ingredients and spices, the story behind them, and how the locals enjoy these delicious bites.
First, meet up with your instructor, who doubles as the chef for this class. Get introduced to the ingredients you'll be working with, and listen as you learn about each one's importance in traditional northern Spanish cooking.
Then, get your hands into action as you mix, stir, chop, and begin to combine ingredients with the help of the chef, who will guide you through each step of preparation. As you begin to cook, sip on a glass of wine from the open bar.
Finally, see the fruits of your labors come to life as 4 different pintxos are plated from your work. Try each one, and enjoy them alongside your wine, and a complimentary charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert prepared for you.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic beverages will only be offered to +18 year old. Soft drinks and water will be available
Dinner
Cotton apron
What To Expect
Learn how to cook the most traditional and modern pintxos of Basque Country in this 100% hands-on cooking class in our recently opened new cooking school in Bilbao Enjoy a lovely open bar of local wines and drinks Hear about the traditional significance of the local, seasonal ingredients Taste 4 different pintxos that you create and enjoy a charcuterie board
Sample Menu
starter
Bilbainito
Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo
starter
La Gilda
Olives, local peppers and anchovies
starter
Cod Brandada
Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod
starter
Spicy Garlic Mushrooms
Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)
dessert
Torrijas
The Basque Toast
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Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!!!!
Alina Z,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I saw food as art! It's impossible to understand the Basque Country without understanding the food of this unique region. The amazing chef Mikel shared tricks I'll use at home. And of course, I'll be cooking Basque food.😊 thank youuuu so much for the amazing experience 🍴
Cooking with Mikel
Sarah T,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00First cooking class on our first trip to Bilbao! Mikel was friendly and conversational, kept us all on track, and we made a wonderful dinner the whole group enjoyed. Highly recommend for first timers to Barcelona. Thank you so much Mikel!
Fun & great eats!
melgrey1,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The instructor, Mikal, was friendly, welcoming and made the class very enjoyable. Perfect introduction to pincho's in Spain. Very liberal wine pours. Highly recommend for something fun to do in Bilbao.
Pintxos class
Bobbi W,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mikel led the cooking class. We found it to be interesting, informative and fun! I would have liked to make more appetizers but not enough time for that. Recommended!
Wonderful experience
P7242JOstevenm,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a real treat and one of the highlights of our trip. We were the only participants and our host/chef did everything in his power to make the cooking class enjoyable. After this, we about to do more cooking classes on other trips!
BEST international cooking class we've taken!
Paul B,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. My wife and I try to take a cooking class in each new city we visit, and this was the best that we encountered. Mikel (the chef) was the friendliest, most knowledgeable and skillful chef we've encountered. He had great stories about his progress becoming a master chef, including about various other chefs he has worked with. It was an evening that we will never forget! (AND you get a commemorative apron as a souvenir!)
Great Pintxos Lesson!
fkraay,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience and a delicious meal. Our host Mikel was knowledgeable, witty, friendly, and generous with the wine. We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking lesson and appreciated getting the recipes afterwards. We will definitely try them at home. This was a highlight of our short stay in Bilbao and highly recommended.
Great night out
peterdhu,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic night out and great to learn about the various pinchos. Perfect night for a couple or even a group. And eating the food a delight
Great cooking class guide
nathanhensley1999,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mikel was the best guide for the cooking class! He was generous with his time to host our small group. The dishes we made were delicious and manageable. Mikel offered great company for the class as well and is very sociable!
Super!
Lizet B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice location, good explanation about the preparation of the food. We had a nice group of multiple nationalities!
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