Private Tour

Private Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Basque cooking is not only about pintxos. The recipes the Basque Country has to offer are as varied as the landscape of the region. Our chefs have a wide selection of recipes, from the vibrant fish dishes of the coast to the hearty stews of the mountains. In our cooking class, they will help you discover the authentic flavours of the Basque Country and provide you with the skills you need to recreate dishes that take you back to those perfect holiday memories.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

The tasting menu is set and cannot be changed during the dinner. Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance.

Not recommended for vegans

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Do you want to live the unique experience of having one our chefs to your total disposal? In our private cooking classes our chefs will adapt to your interests and preferences. Enjoy our cooking experiences and make them exclusive by privatising the event. Let us design for you the perfect premium event. We offer three different private cooking courses, each one with a different length, so you can enjoy the experience and have time to discover the city. The perfect break after walking around San Sebastián. Our cooking school has been distinguished by National Geographic on their "Food Journeys of a Lifetime" as one of the best 10 local cooking schools in the world

Sample Menu

main

Modern Pintxo

starter

Traiditional pintxo

main

Main course

dessert

Traiditional dessert

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Tasting Menu

Wine pairings

Gratuities

Private transportation

Options

Private 5 hrs Cooking Class

Duration: 5 hours
5 courses meal: 5 courses compiling the Best of the Basque Gastronomy
Possible to visit the market

Private 3 hrs cooking class

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable cooking experience !
Gauchos1981,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
During our 4 day stay in San Sebastian, my girlfriend and I took the private cooking class. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend enrolling in any event that Mimo offers. Our chef was so knowledgeable, funny, kind and patiently responded to all of our questions. We learned some nifty cooking techniques, which I hope to replicate at home. The meal we cooked together was absolutely delicious and introduced us to new ingredients and ways to prepare food. We very much appreciated the tour of the market beforehand. A must do!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Family Cooking Class!
triptovisit t,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of seven (kids ages 10, 12 & 14, plus grandparents) had the best experience at Mimo! Chef Patricio was patient, engaging, and a true master teacher—he made it fun and educational for every age. We cooked talos, croquetas, a delicious meat dish, and Basque cheesecake, and every step felt hands-on and authentic. The school is beautiful and well-organized, and the team even sent us recipes afterward so we can keep cooking at home. Three generations all agreed this was a highlight of our trip to San Sebastián. We’d return in a heartbeat—highly recommended!
Great group activity
Kapricca,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful. Well done. Chefs are fun and relaxed and funny. Food was delicious even though we cooked it. Enjoyed a full meal afterwards. We had 37 people for a wedding and it was a wonderful way to break the ice for the weekend. Highly recommend!
Essential experience for food lovers
A62RYpeterb,Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We expected to learn a lot and have some good food and we were definitely not disappointed! It really was a fantastic day, thank you Patricio and Rhys for looking after us so well. We learned a lot, had a lot of fun and tasted some incredible food and fantastic wine. This was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend it to foodies of any level.
Fun Paella Cooking Class
Joey M,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very authentic, educational paella cooking class which was also very fun. I had no idea how easy it could be to cook paella with only two main items (eg shrimp and squid or chicken and green beans). And sharing comida afterwards was a true pleasure. Highly recommend!
Cooking in San Sebastian
dcschnell,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredible experience. AS a vegetarian there are some limits on what I can cook so we made tortilla española and cheesecake. So much fun with all the tips on how we can make these at home. I recommend Mimo highly and am hoping to get back to do more.
It will be good to repeat everything....
Meander65081760666,Feb 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very professional and friendly at the same time. I got more than I expected, in a word, a fantastic experience and a well-coordinated team.
A special and intimate Basque dinner
BennovonA,Aug 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The restaurant is below the Marián Christina Hotel and has an incredible atmosphere. Eneko, our chef, was about as charming and amiable and informative as could be, and the food, as one would expect in the Basque Country, was top-notch. Innovative and delicious! Highly recommend this experience.
What a marvelous experience!!
800maudv,Jul 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a marvelous experience!! High-end cooking by Eneko and a great teacher in the way he explains everything, using great products.
Our best experience in San Sebastian!
allenj17,Nov 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did the chef's table dinner, and had an amazing time. It turned out we were the only people to book, and I was amazed (and very happy) that they didn't cancel the dinner. Because it was just the two of us, we were able to interact with the chef on a personal level and even "help" prepare some of the dishes. Eneko, our chef was fantastic. He really made the experience special and fun, and at the end even took the time to write out an extensive list of restaurants we should visit during our stay in San Sebastian. We enjoyed this so much that we plan to do it again the next time we're in the area.

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Private Tour

Private Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

The tasting menu is set and cannot be changed during the dinner. Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance.

Not recommended for vegans

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Sample Menu

main

Modern Pintxo

starter

Traiditional pintxo

main

Main course

dessert

Traiditional dessert

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Tasting Menu

Wine pairings

Gratuities

Private transportation

Options

Private 5 hrs Cooking Class

Duration: 5 hours
5 courses meal: 5 courses compiling the Best of the Basque Gastronomy
Possible to visit the market

Private 3 hrs cooking class

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable cooking experience !
Gauchos1981,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
During our 4 day stay in San Sebastian, my girlfriend and I took the private cooking class. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend enrolling in any event that Mimo offers. Our chef was so knowledgeable, funny, kind and patiently responded to all of our questions. We learned some nifty cooking techniques, which I hope to replicate at home. The meal we cooked together was absolutely delicious and introduced us to new ingredients and ways to prepare food. We very much appreciated the tour of the market beforehand. A must do!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Family Cooking Class!
triptovisit t,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of seven (kids ages 10, 12 & 14, plus grandparents) had the best experience at Mimo! Chef Patricio was patient, engaging, and a true master teacher—he made it fun and educational for every age. We cooked talos, croquetas, a delicious meat dish, and Basque cheesecake, and every step felt hands-on and authentic. The school is beautiful and well-organized, and the team even sent us recipes afterward so we can keep cooking at home. Three generations all agreed this was a highlight of our trip to San Sebastián. We’d return in a heartbeat—highly recommended!
Great group activity
Kapricca,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful. Well done. Chefs are fun and relaxed and funny. Food was delicious even though we cooked it. Enjoyed a full meal afterwards. We had 37 people for a wedding and it was a wonderful way to break the ice for the weekend. Highly recommend!
Essential experience for food lovers
A62RYpeterb,Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We expected to learn a lot and have some good food and we were definitely not disappointed! It really was a fantastic day, thank you Patricio and Rhys for looking after us so well. We learned a lot, had a lot of fun and tasted some incredible food and fantastic wine. This was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend it to foodies of any level.
Fun Paella Cooking Class
Joey M,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very authentic, educational paella cooking class which was also very fun. I had no idea how easy it could be to cook paella with only two main items (eg shrimp and squid or chicken and green beans). And sharing comida afterwards was a true pleasure. Highly recommend!
Cooking in San Sebastian
dcschnell,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredible experience. AS a vegetarian there are some limits on what I can cook so we made tortilla española and cheesecake. So much fun with all the tips on how we can make these at home. I recommend Mimo highly and am hoping to get back to do more.
It will be good to repeat everything....
Meander65081760666,Feb 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very professional and friendly at the same time. I got more than I expected, in a word, a fantastic experience and a well-coordinated team.
A special and intimate Basque dinner
BennovonA,Aug 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The restaurant is below the Marián Christina Hotel and has an incredible atmosphere. Eneko, our chef, was about as charming and amiable and informative as could be, and the food, as one would expect in the Basque Country, was top-notch. Innovative and delicious! Highly recommend this experience.
What a marvelous experience!!
800maudv,Jul 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a marvelous experience!! High-end cooking by Eneko and a great teacher in the way he explains everything, using great products.
Our best experience in San Sebastian!
allenj17,Nov 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did the chef's table dinner, and had an amazing time. It turned out we were the only people to book, and I was amazed (and very happy) that they didn't cancel the dinner. Because it was just the two of us, we were able to interact with the chef on a personal level and even "help" prepare some of the dishes. Eneko, our chef was fantastic. He really made the experience special and fun, and at the end even took the time to write out an extensive list of restaurants we should visit during our stay in San Sebastian. We enjoyed this so much that we plan to do it again the next time we're in the area.