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Basque cuisine cooking class

5.0(13)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Local Experts Tours
Basque cuisine cooking class

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider
  • ✓Consumption of the four prepared dishes
  • ✓Expert chef
  • ✓Cooking class ingredients
  • ✓Small group tour up to 8 participants

Not included

  • ✕Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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