Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join our HANDS-ON cooking class in the heart of Bilbao where you will learn how to cook the most iconic and traditional Spanish dishes. The big focus will be the Real Spanish Paella but of course you will prepare a refreshing Sangría and other emblematic dishes such as Padron Peppers and Gazpacho.
You´ll meet you friendly local chef in the morning at our impressive venue where you can expect to cook 2-3 starters, a delicious paella and a dessert. The ingredients keeps changing depending on what is available in the market. Please do let us know in advance for any dietary restrictions.
In this class you will not only learn how to cook but you will immerse in the Basque gastronomy culture known as the deepest one in Spain.
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
You eat what you have cooked
Sangría and local drinks are offered
Apron
What To Expect
With the help of your local host, you´ll discover the unique flavours of local Spanish cooking while learning about the traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will cook a couple of starters, two or three types of Spanish paellas (fish, meat and veggie) and a Basque dessert, so the perfect meal (you will not need lunch afterwards). For drinks we will prepare the original Basque Sangria All ingredients and materials are provided by us. You only need to bring a smile and appetite. At the end of the class you will eat what has been cooked in one of our private dining rooms paired with sangria and local drinks. Recreate all the dishes back home with your Gastronomía Bilbao apron and e-recipes! Maximum 12 people per class to keep the classes unique, personalised and fun
Sample Menu
starter
Garlic Prawns
starter
Padron Peppers
Deep fried with Idiazabal cheese
main
Paella (Masterdish)
Two type of paellas will be prepared: the fish paella and the meat paella
dessert
Torrijas
Traditional Basque dessert - light sponge bread cake
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Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was entertaining,...
Sarah L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was entertaining, educational and delicious!! Mikel was a great teacher and Gastonomia Bilbao is a beautiful space with a shop, wine tasting room and bright clean kitchen.. The two kinds of paella and few apps we made, dessert and wine were excellent. Definitely recommend!
Best Cruise Excursion Ever!
Marcy K,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mikel was absolutely amazing. He was super personable and interesting in his explanation of the food preparation and ingredients with useful tips. The final products of all the courses were award winning quality food. This experience was one of our best cruise ship excursions we've ever had and we can't recommend it enough!
Best experience ever!!
Maria A,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mikel was an amazing instructor and chef! He provided great cooking tips, is so knowledgeable about cooking and the food, was really entertaining and friendly, and guided us through cooking a delicious paella dish, appetizers, and his incredible dessert (which is his personal recipe!!). I doubt we will ever taste a paella as delicious as what we made in the cooking class. We also tried cider, wine, and made sangria during the class. This was our favorite excursion during our cruise and highly recommend it to anyone thinking about booking a cooking class with Mikel!
So much fun!!
Monica B,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mikel was amazing. We had the best time, the best food, and cannot wait to make these for our family! 5 out of 5 recommend!!
It was magical
Michele E,
Sep 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00The most memorable part of this terrific experience was eating and drinking what was created! As for the process, the technique for creating the chicken and the shrimp broths was a learning experience. The introduction to bomba rice was educational as I had never used this before. Both paella dishes ( one seafood and one chicken with rabbit) were fragrant and flavorful. The dessert must be tasted to be understood; brioche became a custard with a crisp caramelized top… it was magic!
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