Basque cuisine cooking class

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Basque cuisine cooking class

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
4 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the flavors of Basque cuisine with our intimate cooking class. Learn traditional dishes in a small group or choose a private experience for personalized attention. Book now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tortilla de patata
MAIN
Bacalao al pil pil
MAIN
Stuffed piquillo peppers
DESSERT
Basque cheesecake

What You Get

One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider
Consumption of the four prepared dishes
Expert chef
Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San Sebastian Turismoa, Alameda del Boulevard, Guipúzcoa País Vasco, Spain, ES, 20003

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Meeting point: San Sebastian Tourism Office, at the Town Hall side entrance facing the Boulevard Address: Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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based on 14 reviews
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Excellent Cooking Class
May 18, 2026

This cooking class was an absolute treat. Chef John was outstanding and we enjoyed every minute.

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Great cooking class
May 09, 2025

We had a private cooking class. Very interesting to learn more about basque gastronomy. Our teacher was a Basque Cuisine expert. Good option to learn about Basque Gastronomy, cooking and having a g...read more

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Basque cooking class.
September 10, 2024

Basque 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 ex...read more

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Great option
July 25, 2024

I 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 exper...read more

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Fantastic Experience
July 05, 2024

We enjoyed the class, learned a lot and eat wonderful food. Our teacher was experienced, funny and considerate, open to everyone needs. ❤️

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