Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao

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Earliest Date Available: September 30, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Language
English
Location
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
Max 12 guests
Language
English

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•107 reviews
 US$120.75  per guest
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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.
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages will only be offered to +18 year old. Soft drinks and water will be available
Dinner
Cotton apron
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food or drinks beyond the set menu
Learn how to prepare some of the most traditional Basque pintxos in this 100% hands-on cooking class at our cooking school in Bilbao. Discover the history, culture, and traditions behind pintxos, enjoy a selection of local wines, learn about seasonal ingredients, and create four classic pintxos before sitting down to enjoy them all together!
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Bilbainito
Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo
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La Gilda
Olives, local peppers and anchovies
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Cod Brandada
Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod
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Spicy Garlic Mushrooms
Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)
DESSERT
Torrijas
The Basque Toast
Meeting Point

Gastronomía Bilbao, Salbe Plaza, Bizkaia Euskadi, Spain, ES, 48007

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Please join us at Gastronomía Bilbao gastronomic center. Your chef and instructor will be waiting for you at the entrance. Please note that after a 15-minute grace period, it will no longer be possible to join the class, as the experience will already be underway.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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704allisonkSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Take your pintxos knowledge to the next level

We took the pintxos course with friends, and it was a great addition to our Bilbao trip. Chef Mikel kept the class fun but also informative. Everyone got to participate, but Mikel made sure our efforts ended in delicious success. I felt the experience was a good value for the price and would recommend this class.

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Williams22067September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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An unforgettable experience

What an amazing experience from start to finish. Mikel was brilliant and made everyone feel at ease. Anyone with a love for cooking and visiting Bilbao should try this, it’s excellent value too.

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Global30366606522September 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Worth Every Penny!

This was a terrific class! We learned so much - from the origins of many Basque dishes to ways in which we can cook better at home. Best of all - at the end we enjoyed an amazing meal that we helped prepare! Along thr way, Mikel entertained us with his own personal stories of the restaurant industry, which was fascinating and inspirational. He’s an engaging teacher and clearly an excellent chef!

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Frances_AAugust 2026 • Viator
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Cultural exchange

Mikel offers new combinations and techniques for experienced home cooks and easy recipes for new cooks.

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rikurollAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A highlight of our visit in Bilbao!

Our son decided to spend his birthday in Spain and, on a whim, asked if we could crash in on his trip to Bilbao. Chef Mikel did well to show us some basic techniques and the how and why we do certain things in preparing the dishes on the menu that day. He weaved in some Basque cultural context along the way and manage to engage each of us in the prep. The commentary on his journey to doing what he does now along with his cultural views, thoughts on soccer and his critiques on the show, "The B...read more

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